The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

S
Originally published by Standard Politics
📰 Read Full Article
politics
April 8, 2026
3h ago

From dramatic arrests, weak cases, delays and quiet withdrawals: Inside revolving petrol saga

From dramatic arrests, weak cases, delays and quiet withdrawals: Inside revolving petrol saga

It starts with cameras and promises but ends with empty charge sheets and quiet withdrawals...

✨ Key Highlights

High-profile arrests related to a Ksh1.6 billion substandard fuel saga by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have raised questions about the effectiveness of these operations.

  • The case involves alleged importation of substandard fuel, sparking concerns about public safety and accountability.
  • Key individuals arrested include EPRA boss Daniel Kiptoo, KPC MD Joe Sang, and Energy PS Liban Mohamed.
  • Despite dramatic arrests and public pronouncements, the article highlights a pattern of weak cases, delays, and quiet withdrawals, suggesting a breakdown in the justice process for such high-profile matters.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Standard Politics

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

ODM MPs clash over zoning ahead of polls
politics3h ago

ODM MPs clash over zoning ahead of polls

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) MPs are reportedly clashing over a potential zoning agreement with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of upcoming polls.

S
Standard Politics
📰 Read Full Story
Revolving door of graft cases exposes a system that shields the powerful
politics9h ago

Revolving door of graft cases exposes a system that shields the powerful

High-profile arrests for alleged corruption, including that of EPRA boss Daniel Kiptoo and KPC MD Joe Sang, are raising questions about the effectiveness of Kenya's justice system in prosecuting powerful individuals.

S
Standard Politics
📰 Read Full Story
Headache for Ruto as ODM, UDA leaders clash over zoning regions for purposes of 2027 polls
Video

Headache for Ruto as ODM, UDA leaders clash over zoning regions for purposes of 2027 polls

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
11h ago
ODM divisions deepen over zoning debate as leaders clash on primaries ahead of 2027 elections
Video

ODM divisions deepen over zoning debate as leaders clash on primaries ahead of 2027 elections

K
KTN News (Youtube)
11h ago
Gachagua unveils DCP candidate for Emurua Dikirr seat, vows to defend Kipsigis community
politics13h ago

Gachagua unveils DCP candidate for Emurua Dikirr seat, vows to defend Kipsigis community

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP), has unveiled Vincent Kibet Rotich as the party's candidate for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat.

S
Standard Politics
📰 Read Full Story
IEBC Explains Missing Polling Streams for Voters
top14h ago

IEBC Explains Missing Polling Streams for Voters

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has explained that voters cannot currently see their designated voting streams due to the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement