Why CS Opiyo Wandayi Skipped Summons by MPs Over Ksh 4.8 Billion Scandal

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has explained why he skipped summons by Members of the National Assembly’s Energy Committee, led by Chairperson David Gikaria, where he was expected to answer questions regarding the Ksh 4.8 billion fuel import scandal.

The Energy CS had been scheduled to appear before the committee on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

In a last-minute apology letter sent to the committee on the same day, Wandayi indicated that he was out of the country on official duty. The letter was signed by the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Energy, Alex Wachira.

“The Waziri was unable to appear before us. The letter has just been received towards the end of this meeting, indicating that the PS is not around,” said the committee chairperson.

CS Opiyo Wandayi Explains Why He Skipped Summon by Energy Commitee

Besides Wandayi, several officials, including representatives from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), were also summoned but failed to appear before the committee.

“As a committee, we feel a little bit frustrated that we cannot give answers to Kenyans,” said Gikaria.

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So far, three top energy officials, former EPRA CEO Daniel Kiptoo, Kenya Pipeline Managing Director Joe Sang, and Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, who were arrested on April 2 in connection with the scandal and later released on police bond, are yet to be arraigned in court or formally charged by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

Meanwhile, the government has continued to assure motorists that the country has sufficient fuel stocks despite supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, which has affected global fuel supply chains.

About the Scandal

At the centre of the controversy is a Ksh 4.8 billion fuel import scandal that rocked Kenya in early April 2026, involving the irregular emergency purchase of about 60,000 metric tonnes of petrol.

Also Read: How Fuel Reaches Kenya: Pricing, Supply Chain, and What Drives Costs

Senior energy officials are alleged to have manipulated fuel shortage data to justify bypassing the cheaper government-to-government (G-to-G) supply system, opting instead for a more expensive private shipment. This resulted in a price difference of about Ksh 2.9 billion on a single cargo.

The imported fuel, reportedly substandard, was cleared through questionable processes involving alleged collusion between government officials and business interests, raising concerns over potential increases in pump prices.

The scandal triggered significant fallout, with key officials, including the Petroleum PS, the Managing Director of Kenya Pipeline Company, and the Director General of EPRA, resigning and being arrested.

Senior Cabinet members have also been linked to the saga, although they have denied any wrongdoing.

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