NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 5 -The widening probe into an alleged artificial fuel shortage has claimed another senior official, with Joseph Wafula stepping down from his role in the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.
Wafula who is the Deputy Director of Petroleum and Kenya Pipeline Company Supply and Logistics Manager Joel Mburu were among officials now facing internal disciplinary processes as authorities expand scrutiny into the alleged manipulation of fuel stock data.
Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang, and Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority boss Daniel Kiptoo are currently in custody and being questioned over the saga.
According to investigators, the alleged manipulation of fuel stock data was used to justify emergency fuel imports outside the established Government-to-Government (G-to-G) framework.
The move reportedly led to the procurement of fuel at inflated prices and of questionable quality, raising serious concerns about adherence to procurement laws and regulatory oversight.
The developments have intensified pressure on the energy sector, with stakeholders calling for accountability and transparency in the management of the country’s fuel supply system.
As the probe gathers momentum, attention is now turning to the full extent of the alleged scheme and the potential impact on Kenya’s energy security and economy.
