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Police Arrest Sang, PS Liban and Epra Boss Over Fuel Shortage
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested high-ranking energy sector officials including Principal Secretary for Energy and the Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority over alleged manipulation of fuel supply. These arrests follow investigations into an alleged fuel shortage and the distribution of adulterated fuel in the country. Separately, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi warned of impending high fuel prices starting in May, citing global oil market volatility linked to the Middle East conflict. In response, the Kenyan government announced plans to review Value Added Tax on petroleum products and allocate Sh17 billion from the fuel stabilization fund to mitigate a potential sharp increase in fuel pump prices. Additionally, the Kenya Revenue Authority postponed scheduled maintenance of its Integrated Customs Management System due to ongoing congestion at the Port of Mombasa, with traders and shipping companies expressing concerns about further disruptions to cargo flow.
Kenya Tea Earnings Hit Sh218.79bn as Exports Grow
Kenya's tea industry experienced a significant recovery in 2025, achieving a marketed value of Sh218.79 billion, driven by strategic reforms and market expansion. The tea sector performance contrasts with challenges facing Kenya's livestock and meat exporters, who are losing an estimated Sh250 million weekly due to disruptions linked to the conflict involving Iran. Meanwhile, Kenyan butchers are struggling to survive as beef prices have nearly doubled in recent years, leading to a significant drop in customer numbers and impacting their livelihoods.
