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April 7, 2026
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Police free energy officials fired over fuel imports as ODPP remains silent on charges

Police free energy officials fired over fuel imports as ODPP remains silent on charges

Police have released former top energy officials Mohamed Liban, Joe Sang, Daniel Kiptoo, Joseph Wafula, and Joel Mburu on Sh100,000 bail each. ODPP silent on charges...

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Several senior Kenyan energy officials, arrested over alleged fuel import irregularities, have been released on Sh100,000 police cash bail pending further investigation, with no charges yet approved by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  • Officials released include former Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, ex-Kenya Pipeline Company MD Joe Sang, and former EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria.
  • The investigation centers on alleged falsification of fuel stock data and procurement of emergency fuel at inflated prices, with one shipment costing Sh58,744 per metric ton more than a G2G consignment.
  • President William Ruto has vowed to crack down on "energy sector cartels" and hold them accountable.

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