- Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei says Parliament should take responsibility for fuel taxes.
- She argued that lawmakers approved the levies currently affecting fuel prices.
- Her remarks come amid growing public anger over the rising cost of fuel in Kenya.
- Protests have already been reported in some parts of the country.
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei has sparked fresh political debate after stating that Parliament, and not President William Ruto, should shoulder responsibility for the country’s fuel crisis.
Speaking during a morning interview on [Citizen TV](https://citizen.digital?utm_source=chatgpt.com), the Uasin Gishu Woman Representative said lawmakers cannot avoid blame over the high cost of fuel because Parliament approved the taxes and levies contributing to the current prices.
According to Shollei, MPs must openly acknowledge their role in passing legislation that directly impacts the cost of petroleum products in the country.
“On this issue of fuel, this is not the President’s problem largely. It is the problem of Parliament because all those duties and taxes, it is us who passed them,” she said during the interview.
The Deputy Speaker went further to personally accept responsibility, saying leaders in Parliament should not shift blame while Kenyans continue to struggle with the rising cost of living.
Her remarks come at a time when fuel prices remain a major concern for many households and businesses across Kenya. The latest increase in pump prices has triggered frustration among motorists, transport operators, and ordinary citizens already dealing with high living expenses.
The issue has also fueled demonstrations in some areas, with protesters demanding intervention from the government to ease the pressure on consumers.
Political analysts say Shollei’s comments are significant because they place direct accountability on lawmakers at a time when public criticism has largely focused on the Executive.
The debate around fuel taxes has remained a sensitive topic in Kenya, especially after several Finance Bills introduced additional levies aimed at boosting government revenue. Critics argue that the taxes have increased the burden on citizens, while supporters say they are necessary to fund development projects and stabilize the economy.
As pressure continues to mount, Kenyans are now watching closely to see whether Parliament will revisit some of the fuel-related taxes and offer relief measures in the coming weeks.
