Calls made for Opiyo Wandayi and Lee Kinyanjui resignation amid looming oil scandal - April 2026

Calls have been made for Opiyo Wandayi and Lee Kinyanjui to resign amidst a looming oil scandal that threatens Kenya's economy. Kenya is reportedly caught in a multi-billion fuel scandal following a government-to-government (G2G) deal, with specifics and implications under scrutiny raising questions about transparency and accountability. Pressure is mounting for the removal of Opiyo Wandayi and Lee Kinyanjui following controversies surrounding the importation of maize. Kenya stands to lose nearly 1 trillion shillings annually in potential economic activity if the proposed Local Content Bill is not adopted, a bill seeking to redefine the operational framework for foreign companies.