How Multi-Billion Shilling Fuel Scandal Was Engineered Between Top Govt Officials, Business Tycoons - April 2026

A multi-billion Shilling fuel scandal has been orchestrated through a conspiracy between top government officials and business tycoons. Kenya has reportedly lost KSh 2.9 billion in a fuel importation scandal involving sub-standard petroleum. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has implicated President William Ruto in the controversial fuel deal, alleging that Ruto profits from the deal. President William Ruto has declared a crackdown on alleged cartels involved in the multi-billion shilling oil deal amid the ongoing fuel crisis. Energy Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made revelations regarding the significant fuel scandal. Additionally, boda boda operators in Kakamega have called on the government to intervene amid fears of widespread fuel hoarding.