Lawmakers wants digital system to track fuel stocks
The system is expected to provide real-time information on fuel stocks and imports, helping the government monitor supply levels and respond faster to disruptions...
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Kenya's Senate Energy Committee has directed the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum to establish a digital system for real-time monitoring of fuel stocks within six months to enhance fuel security.
- The system aims to provide real-time data on fuel stocks and imports to government agencies.
- Key stakeholders include the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).
- This directive follows an inquiry into alleged irregularities during an emergency fuel procurement in March 2026, highlighting supply chain weaknesses.
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