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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86501, member: 27"] A court tossed a lawsuit demanding fuel levy refunds after finding the government ran proper public hearings before jacking up road fees last year. High Court backs 2024 fuel levy hike process [LIST] [*]Judges ruled the state met constitutional standards when raising the charge from Sh18 to Sh25 per litre. [*]Haki Yetu Organisation wanted the increase cancelled and Sh7 per litre returned to drivers. [*]Officials had published drafts, gathered written feedback, and held meetings across 10 regions. [*]The court said blocking refunds would have blown a multibillion-shilling hole in road budgets. [/LIST] Activists claimed the consultation was fake and rushed [LIST] [*]The group argued notice periods were too tight, and venues stayed out of reach. [*]They pointed to a confusing late-night social media post that supposedly scared people away. [*]Critics said dissenting opinions got ignored, and internet limits blocked meaningful input. [*]The petition noted the Cabinet Secretary flagged cost concerns just two days before approval. [/LIST] Kenya Roads Board justified the jump with funding gaps [LIST] [*]A study showed collections fell short by Sh63 billion against the annual needs of Sh157 billion. [*]Inflation, currency drops, climate damage, and expansion costs all squeezed the maintenance fund. [*]Experts calculated the full funding required to be Sh34 per litre, but recommended phased increases instead. [*]The Board last adjusted rates back in 2016 before network growth outpaced revenue. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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