Police arrest Sang, PS Liban and Epra boss
More officials are being sought as part of probe on adulterated fuel and supply chain interference...
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High-ranking officials from Kenya's energy sector have been arrested in connection with an alleged fuel shortage and the distribution of adulterated fuel.
- Energy Principal Secretary Mohammed Liban, Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Managing Director Joe Sang, and Epra Director-General Daniel Kiptoo were among those detained by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
- The arrests are part of a probe into suspected interference within the petroleum supply chain, with a focus on a fuel consignment flagged for quality concerns due to elevated sulfur levels.
- The investigation into the potential disruption of fuel supplies comes amid existing public concerns over the government-to-government oil import arrangements.
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Police Arrest Sang, PS Liban and Epra Boss Over Fuel Shortage - April 2026
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested high-ranking energy sector officials including Principal Secretary for Energy and the Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority over alleged manipulation of fuel supply. These arrests follow investigations into an alleged fuel shortage and the distribution of adulterated fuel in the country. Separately, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi warned of impending high fuel prices starting in May, citing global oil market volatility linked to the Middle East conflict. In response, the Kenyan government announced plans to review Value Added Tax on petroleum products and allocate Sh17 billion from the fuel stabilization fund to mitigate a potential sharp increase in fuel pump prices. Additionally, the Kenya Revenue Authority postponed scheduled maintenance of its Integrated Customs Management System due to ongoing congestion at the Port of Mombasa, with traders and shipping companies expressing concerns about further disruptions to cargo flow.
