Senate Committee Probes Contaminated Fuel at KPC Mombasa Facility - April 2026

The Kenyan Senate Committee is investigating a contaminated fuel shipment that arrived at the Kenya Pipeline Company facility in Mombasa, containing a significant amount of adulterated fuel. The Senate has raised allegations that the government was aware of the importation of counterfeit fuel into the country. This investigation comes as opposition parties threaten nationwide protests demanding answers and accountability regarding the unexplained increase in fuel costs. Meanwhile, Siaya Governor Orengo has slammed the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority over the fuel price hike, demanding full transparency in the pricing system.