Wandayi Sets Record Straight on Substandard Fuel in Kenya Amid Calls for His Arrest
His statement comes a day after calls for his arrest following the procurement of substandard fuel by his ministry...
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Kenya's Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has confirmed that a threat involving substandard fuel has been contained and petroleum supplies are secure.
- The Energy Ministry stopped the delivery of a second fuel cargo after investigations began into an earlier shipment of substandard fuel.
- Key figures involved include Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, along with recently arrested former Petroleum PS Mohammed Liban, former Kenya Pipeline MD Joe Sang, and former EPRA DG Daniel Kiptoo.
- CS Wandayi assured the public that the situation is under control and Kenya has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet current demand.
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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.
