Karua Demands CS Wandayi’s Resignation Over Fuel Scandal
"What we are witnessing is chaos. Despite empty government assurances, fuel shortages and long lines are surfacing from Nyest and Eldoret to Nyansra and Kericho. Transporters have already warned of imminent price hikes, a burden that will inevitably trickle down to the already ov..
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Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party (PLP), has demanded the resignation of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over an alleged fuel scandal, citing widespread shortages and rising costs.
- Karua accused the government of mismanagement and corruption, questioning the sale of strategic fuel reserves during a time of global uncertainty.
- Key figures involved include Martha Karua, Opiyo Wandayi, and members of the Parliamentary Energy Committee.
- CS Wandayi failed to appear before Parliament to address the crisis, reportedly traveling to Dubai despite the ongoing fuel shortage concerns.
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Karua Demands CS Wandayi's Resignation Over Fuel Scandal - April 2026
Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party (PLP), has demanded the resignation of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over an alleged fuel scandal, citing widespread shortages and rising costs. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is warning fuel companies against hoarding and price manipulation, threatening penalties of up to Ksh10 million for those found engaging in such practices. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has confirmed a fuel shortage in Nairobi and Machakos, with motorists facing difficulties obtaining fuel and some reporting inflated prices. A Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) logistics manager has been granted anticipatory bail fearing arrest over a multi-billion shilling fuel scandal. These developments come amid broader concerns about governance in the energy sector.
