Ruto Addresses Arrest of Ex-EPRA DG, PS in Ksh4 Billion Fuel Scandal
The president spoke for the first time on the Ksh4 billion fuel scandal which saw several top bosses, including EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo resign...
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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.
- The scandal involves approximately Ksh4 billion in sub-standard fuel.
- Key figures arrested include Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang, and Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria.
- The President stated his administration will "do what needs to be done so corruption ends in this country" and warned that "cartels in the energy sector will not be allowed to operate freely."
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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.
