'I will not resign!' - Energy CS Wandayi says
Energy CS Wandayi says no officials knew oil was outside G-to-G deal; confirms DCI probe denying coercion in resignations of three energy chiefs..
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Kenya's Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has refused to resign over a controversial Sh 4.8 billion fuel consignment imported outside the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) framework.
- Sh 4.8 billion fuel consignment imported irregularly.
- Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi denies responsibility, stating he was unaware until March 30.
- Former Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban approved the procurement before the irregularity was discovered.
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Energy CS Wandaji Says He Will Not Resign Over Sh 4.8 Billion Fuel Consignment - April 2026
Kenya's Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has refused to resign over a controversial Sh 4.8 billion fuel consignment imported outside the Government-to-Government framework. Kenya is planning to establish long-term fuel reserves to end fears of supply shocks and shortages, with the country currently relying on a continuous supply chain with reserves only sufficient for a maximum of 21 days. Fuel price concerns have risen ahead of the EPRA review after United States President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
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