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Originally published by Kenyanstop
April 15, 2026
1h ago
Puzzle as Cancelled Fuel Deal Leaves Kenyans with Ksh3.2 Billion Bill
The ship carrying 96 tonnes of fuel was set to dock at the port of Mombasa before an abrupt U-turn by the government, despite an earlier decision to okay the importation outside the G-to-G framework...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyans are facing a potential bill of Ksh3.2 billion due to the cancellation of a fuel import deal involving a tanker already en route to Kenya.
- The estimated loss amounts to Ksh3.2 billion (over $25 million) in various costs incurred by the oil importer.
- The Senate Committee on Energy is investigating the cancellation and allegations of irregular fuel procurement.
- The deal was reportedly made following instructions from the Ministry of Energy, with fuel prices potentially inflated by Ksh50 to Ksh80 per litre compared to existing arrangements.
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