Karua Demands CS Wandayi's Resignation Over Fuel Scandal - April 2026

Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party (PLP), has demanded the resignation of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over an alleged fuel scandal, citing widespread shortages and rising costs. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is warning fuel companies against hoarding and price manipulation, threatening penalties of up to Ksh10 million for those found engaging in such practices. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has confirmed a fuel shortage in Nairobi and Machakos, with motorists facing difficulties obtaining fuel and some reporting inflated prices. A Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) logistics manager has been granted anticipatory bail fearing arrest over a multi-billion shilling fuel scandal. These developments come amid broader concerns about governance in the energy sector.