‘We Were Lied To’ – Sifuna Blasts Ruto Over Sudden Fuel Price Spike

Nairobi, Kenya – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched a fierce attack on President William Ruto over the rising cost of fuel, accusing the Head of State of misleading Kenyans and directly contributing to the current crisis.

In a strongly worded statement shared on his social media platforms, Sifuna claimed that the pain being felt at the pump is not accidental — but the result of deliberate misinformation by the government.

“It is actually a crime under Kenyan law for public officers to give false or misleading information,” Sifuna stated, setting the tone for what has now become a heated political debate.

Claims of Broken Promises

The senator pointed to recent remarks by President Ruto, who, as recently as March 30, assured Kenyans that his administration’s “strategic interventions” had successfully mitigated fuel price increases.

However, barely two weeks later, Kenyans were hit with a sharp spike in fuel prices — a move that has triggered widespread frustration across the country.

Sifuna now argues that the assurances were not only misleading but also disconnected from the reality Kenyans are facing.

“We have been told a bunch of open lies about the fuel situation,” he said, adding that the sudden jump in prices contradicts earlier government messaging.

‘Pain at the Pump Lies with Ruto’

In perhaps his most direct accusation, Sifuna placed full responsibility for the fuel crisis on the President.

“We are placing the pain at the pump squarely on Ruto,” he declared.

His remarks come at a time when Kenyans are grappling with a rising cost of living, with fuel prices having a ripple effect on transport, food, and basic commodities.

Political Tensions Rising

Sifuna’s statement is likely to intensify political tensions, as opposition leaders increasingly link economic hardships to government policy decisions.

The remarks also raise broader questions about accountability and transparency in public communication, especially on issues that directly affect millions of citizens.

While the government has previously attributed fuel price fluctuations to global market forces and economic pressures, critics argue that local policy decisions and tax structures also play a significant role.

Public Reaction

Kenyans online have reacted sharply, with many echoing frustrations over the rising cost of living, while others have defended the government, pointing to global oil price dynamics.

The debate now reflects a deeper national concern — who should bear responsibility for the economic pressure facing ordinary citizens?

Final Word

As fuel prices continue to strain households and businesses, the political blame game appears to be gaining momentum.

Whether Sifuna’s claims will prompt a government response remains to be seen.

But for many Kenyans, the bigger issue is not politics — it is survival.