Energy Ministry Launches Internal Review to Strengthen Fuel Supply Chain Oversight amid ongoing probe
Wandayi stated that the review is part of broader efforts to reinforce accountability and ensure the integrity of petroleum importation, storage, and distribution systems across Kenya. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has launched an internal review of its petroleum management systems following an ongoing probe into alleged fuel supply chain irregularities. This announcement aims to enhance transparency and oversight within the sector.
- The review focuses on improving accountability and integrity in the importation, storage, and distribution of fuel.
- Key figures including the Petroleum Principal Secretary, Mohamed Liban, the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Managing Director, Joe Sang, and the Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have been arrested in connection with the probe.
- Officials are suspected of falsifying fuel stock data to create an artificial shortage, justifying an overpriced and substandard emergency shipment procured outside the established Government-to-Government (G2G) framework.
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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.
