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Kenya fuel executives resign as state probes supply chain irregularities
Investigators say five officials were detained as detectives seized cash and documents in a widening probe into alleged fuel stock manipulation and quality lapses.
- On Thursday night, detectives arrested Energy Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Petroleum Regulatory Authority Director General Daniel Kiptoo, and Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang for alleged manipulation of fuel stock data.
- The scheme involved manufacturing data to justify importing overpriced, substandard fuel despite existing contracts with suppliers, prompting resignations from Deputy Director of Petroleum Joseph Wafula and KPC logistics manager Joel Mburu.
- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations seized cash and documents during the coordinated operation, with officials claiming the manipulation "appears to have been done to exploit rising global prices and public anxiety."
- Authorities maintain fuel supplies remain stable with current stocks providing approximately 16 days of petrol and 19 days of diesel, as new shipments are expected this month to offset disruption.
- Despite rising global tensions linked to the war in Iran, Kenya continues relying on long-term import deals with Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and Emirates National Oil Company under a 180-day credit arrangement.
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Kenya fuel executives resign as state probes supply chain irregularities
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