Kenyan authorities have announced a renewed campaign to dismantle illegal liquefied petroleum gas cartels, citing safety concerns and revenue losses. Cabinet Secretary Wandayi emphasized that stricter enforcement measures will be implemented across the country starting immediately.
Kenyan Deputy President Kindiki and CS Wandayi defended a government-to-government oil deal, linking the recent surge in fuel prices to the global crisis and cautioning against protests.
Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Wandayi failed to appear for a parliamentary hearing investigating a fuel scandal, prompting MPs to issue fresh summons and warn of consequences.
Rights activist Francis Awino was reportedly beaten in Nairobi after publicly commenting on an alleged Sh12 billion oil scandal and calling for the resignation of CS Wandayi.
Kenya's CS Wandayi announced the rejection of a 60,000-tonne super petrol cargo, stating it was outside the government-to-government framework. The ODM party has since broken its silence, defending CSs Wandayi and Kinyanjui amidst the Sh4.8 billion fuel scandal.
Kenya's CS Wandayi has assured the public that there is no fuel shortage in the country and supply remains stable, despite renewed fears of war in the Middle East. The government is monitoring the situation to ensure continued availability.
CS Wandayi, along with KPC and Epra officials, appeared before Kenya's National Assembly Energy Committee, where Wandayi affirmed that the country possesses sufficient fuel stocks.
The investigation into Kenya's fuel scandal continues, with details emerging from a meeting chaired by Felix Koskei, while Cabinet Secretary Wandayi failed to appear for a parliamentary probe, prompting fresh summons.
A fresh twist has emerged in Kenya's Sh12 billion bad fuel scandal, with Energy CS Wandayi instructing One Petroleum, owned by businessman Jaffer, to withdraw a large quantity of fuel. The scandal began with an emergency procurement.
Kenya's CS Wandayi announced that another fuel shipment has been blocked from docking in Mombasa, exacerbating the ongoing 'fuel saga' in the country, but has since broken silence to assure the public of fuel supply stability amid the import fiasco.
Despite assurances from CS Wandayi that Kenya has sufficient fuel stocks, many petrol stations are running dry, prompting motorists to fill their tanks in anticipation of further shortages.
A power struggle between Oburu and Orengo is significantly influencing the Siaya governor race in Kenya, with CS Wandayi vowing to challenge Orengo at the ballot.
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary Wandayi attributed recent fuel stockouts to administrative and technical hitches, addressing concerns over the country's fuel supply.
Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Wandayi reportedly clashed with the EPRA board over the appointment of Daniel Kiptoo, with a directive demanding Kiptoo's appointment.
Experts in Kenya have dismissed claims made by CS Wandayi, instead pointing to opaque fuel deals and policy failures as root causes of economic issues.
Kenya is actively seeking new fuel sources and diversifying its energy strategy after a Saudi-backed deal failed, pushing Kenyans back to charcoal use despite existing government-to-government agreements with Middle Eastern firms.