The pressure is increasing on the Trade Cabinet Secretary (CS) Lee Kinyanjui following revelations pointing to a scandal involving some senior government officials in relation to a fuel importation deal worth Ksh 4.8 billion, which is under investigation. After arrests of top executives from the energy sector due to the deal, the matter has moved
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi addressed the public on April 5, 2026, following a series of high-profile resignations and ongoing investigations in the petroleum sector. In a statement, Wandayi sought to assure Kenyans that the situation is under control and that there are sufficient petroleum stocks to meet demand. He explained the
The government has sent a clear message to oil marketing companies, directing them to deliver all withheld petroleum products immediately. This is a clear indication of a tough stance taken by the government regarding all activities that might affect fuel distribution across the country. The government was responding to increased anxiety among consumers regarding possible