Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has appointed an acting Managing Director, Pius Mwendwa, following investigations into its current MD, Joe Sang, over an alleged artificial fuel shortage.

• KPC's General Manager for Finance, Pius Mwendwa, takes over as acting Managing Director to ensure operational continuity.
• Other senior energy officials, including Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban and Director General Daniel Kiptoo, are also being questioned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• The shortages have raised concerns among consumers and industry players and are also being linked to global tensions affecting supply chains.