DCI Links Tycoon’s Company to Ksh 4B Fuel Scandal
The government has promised action against all those caught up in the scandal that is still unfolding since Thursday night...
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Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is probing a Ksh4 billion emergency fuel deal that led to the arrest of former senior energy officials and is investigating a local tycoon-owned firm and a Swiss oil company.
- The investigation centers on an irregular Ksh4 billion emergency cargo purchase.
- Key figures arrested include former EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo, former KPC MD Joe Sang, and former Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban.
- Officials allegedly manipulated fuel stock data to trigger the purchase of substandard fuel at inflated prices, bypassing established procedures.
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Ruto Addresses Arrest of Ex-EPRA DG, PS in Ksh4 Billion Fuel Scandal - April 2026
President William Ruto has vowed decisive action against individuals implicated in a Ksh4 billion fuel scandal, following the arrest and resignation of four senior officials including Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, KPC MD Joe Sang, and EPRA DG Daniel Kiptoo. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is investigating a local tycoon-owned firm and a Swiss oil company in connection with the emergency fuel deal. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has confirmed the substandard fuel threat has been contained and petroleum supplies are secure, while warning against political disinformation as investigations intensify. The Energy Ministry has launched an internal review of petroleum management systems and appointed Joseph Oketch as Acting Director General to oversee the sector during the probe. Further developments involve former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claiming President Ruto ordered the arrests of the energy chiefs.
