Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party (PLP), has demanded the resignation of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over an alleged fuel scandal, citing widespread shortages and rising costs.

• Karua accused the government of mismanagement and corruption, questioning the sale of strategic fuel reserves during a time of global uncertainty.
• Key figures involved include Martha Karua, Opiyo Wandayi, and members of the Parliamentary Energy Committee.
• CS Wandayi failed to appear before Parliament to address the crisis, reportedly traveling to Dubai despite the ongoing fuel shortage concerns.

Opposition leaders are demanding the resignation of Cabinet Secretary Raymond Omollo following an attack on nominated MP Hon. Opiyo Wandayi in Kisumu.

• The incident, described as an assault on Hon. Wandayi, has sparked calls for accountability.
• Opposition leaders are demanding the immediate resignation of CS Raymond Omollo.
• The attack occurred in Kisumu, a significant political hub in Kenya.

Fear grips villages in Lamu County after a surge in machete-wielding youth gangs, with a recent attack claiming one life and leaving six others injured.

• One young man was killed.
• Six other individuals sustained injuries during the violent incident.
• The attacks are attributed to emerging youth gangs operating in the region.

A Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) logistics manager has been granted anticipatory bail fearing arrest over a multi-billion shilling fuel scandal.

• Manager Joel Mburu received Sh5 million anticipatory bail.
• The bail is related to investigations into the Sh12 billion fuel import scandal.
• The case follows the arrest and subsequent resignation of senior energy officials, including the former KPC managing director.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has confirmed a fuel shortage in Nairobi and Machakos, citing long queues at depots and petrol stations. This situation led to motorists facing difficulties obtaining fuel, with some reporting inflated prices.

• EPRA conducted inspections on Thursday, April 9, confirming delays at key fuel depots.
• The authority stated that while most stations have fuel, some are awaiting resupply.
• EPRA urges Kenyans to avoid panic buying, emphasizing there is sufficient fuel supply and warning petroleum dealers against hoarding.

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is warning fuel companies against hoarding and price manipulation, threatening hefty penalties for those found engaging in such practices.

• Petrol companies risk fines of up to Ksh10 million or 10 per cent of annual turnover for hoarding fuel and creating artificial scarcity.
• The CAK issued the warning amid reports of fuel shortages across the country, despite government assurances of sufficient stocks.
• The authority cited preliminary investigations suggesting some oil marketers are withholding fuel in anticipation of price increases, impacting consumers with long queues and limited sales.