A recent GeoPoll survey has highlighted significant disagreement among Kenyans regarding how the government should tackle ongoing fuel shortages.
The results indicate increasing public concern about energy security, with citizens recommending both immediate market interventions and long-term infrastructure improvements to stabilize fuel supplies.
The survey shows that exactly 33% of respondents believe the government should prioritize negotiating more advantageous fuel import agreements, securing better terms internationally to protect consumers from volatile global pricing.
Similarly, another 33% advocate for stricter domestic fuel price controls as the most crucial measure to prevent price manipulation and maintain economic stability.
Beyond short-term pricing solutions, Kenyans are seeking comprehensive structural reforms. The poll indicates that 27% of citizens want expanded local fuel refining capabilities to decrease dependency on imported refined products, while an identical 27% call for substantial investment in alternative energy infrastructure to move away from fossil fuels.
Accountability measures and strategic safety nets also remain important to the public. Twenty-six percent of surveyed individuals demanded rigorous enforcement against fuel hoarding and oil cartels, which are commonly accused of creating artificial supply constraints.
Additionally, 25% of respondents stressed the importance of developing strategic fuel reserves to ensure sufficient supply buffers during periods of supply chain disruption.