Fuel crisis sparks panic buying as motorists rush to stations nationwide
A nationwide fuel shortage has sparked panic buying, with motorists and boda boda operators forming long queues as supplies run low...
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A nationwide fuel shortage on Tuesday sparked panic buying across Kenya, with motorists and boda boda operators scrambling for scarce fuel. Long queues formed at petrol stations in major towns as supplies dwindled, leading to disruptions in transport and business activities.
- Hundreds of motorists and boda boda operators nationwide were affected by the shortage.
- Key locations mentioned include Kakamega, Kirinyaga (specifically Kagio town), and Murang’a.
- The rush for fuel followed several days of acute shortage, leaving many operators stranded and desperate.
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Fuel Shortage Sparks Panic Buying Across Kenya - April 2026
A nationwide fuel shortage sparked panic buying across Kenya with motorists and boda boda operators scrambling for scarce fuel. Long queues formed at petrol stations in major towns as supplies dwindled, causing disruptions in transport and business activities. The Kenya Transporters Association issued a stark warning about impending national logistics paralysis due to severe fuel shortages affecting truck operations across at least 13 counties. Former Chief Justice David Maraga claims Kenya is being sold contaminated fuel, raising serious concerns about public health and safety. A two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, brokered with Pakistan, has been announced, potentially stabilizing global fuel supplies crucial for Kenya.
