Why Kenya is experiencing fuel supply shortages
Current fuel supply shortages in parts of Kenya are due to a technical and administrative hitch, Energy CS Wandayi says issue being resolved and restocking is underway...
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Kenya is experiencing fuel supply shortages in various parts of the country, with motorists reporting dry petrol stations and long queues. The Kenyan government is actively working to resolve the issue.
- The disruption is attributed to a technical and administrative hitch affecting supply.
- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi stated that normal supply is expected to be restored by the end of Wednesday, May 6.
- Shortages have been reported in counties including Nairobi, Kiambu, Kisumu, Nyeri, Kericho, and Kajiado.
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