Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary J. Opiyo Wandayi defended the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel importation program, stating it effectively eased US dollar shortages and secured fuel supply.

• The arrangement, introduced in March 2023, addressed an acute foreign currency shortage that threatened fuel imports.
• Key entities involved include the Kenyan government and international oil companies like Aramco Trading Fujairah FZE, ADNOC Global Trading Ltd, and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC).
• The deal provided 180-day credit terms for petroleum imports, reducing immediate dollar demand by an estimated US$500 million per month and allowing payments in Kenya shillings.

The Kenyan government is defending its recent G-to-G oil importation deal, asserting it is affordable, less risky, and convenient.

• The Energy Cabinet Secretary, Opiyo Wandayi, dismissed claims of foul play regarding the arrangement with international oil companies.
• This deal involves direct importation of oil through government-to-government agreements.
• The government maintains the arrangement offers significant advantages over previous methods.

Opposition leaders in Kenya are questioning the legitimacy of a government-to-government (G-to-G) oil deal, alleging it's a scheme to benefit President William Ruto and his administration.

• The deal is alleged to be a "dubious scheme" intended for personal gain.
• Key opposition figures leading the challenge include Ndindi Nyoro, leader of the People’s Party of Kenya.
• The opposition's concerns arise despite the government's explanations, suggesting a lack of transparency.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has identified former Kenyan MP Cyrus Jirongo as the politician who alerted him to irregularities in Uganda's fuel deal with Kenyan middlemen. The deal was reportedly costing Uganda millions of dollars.

• Cyrus Jirongo, a former MP, allegedly informed President Museveni in 2019 about inflated prices in the fuel deal.
• Key figures involved include Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and former Kenyan MP Cyrus Jirongo.
• The deal was finally terminated in 2023, leading to a new arrangement with Vitol.