Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi is expected to face tough questions in Parliament as pressure mounts over Kenya’s fuel situation, with lawmakers seeking clarity on both supply levels and allegations of contaminated imports.
The CS will appear before the National Assembly of Kenya on Thursday, April 9, where he is set to address the Energy Committee regarding the controversial #fuel imports and the country’s current reserves.
Wandayi will be accompanied by senior officials from key agencies, including the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), as MPs intensify scrutiny over the unfolding situation.
Legislators are expected to demand answers on the availability of petroleum products following increasing reports of shortages in various parts of the country, raising concerns over possible supply chain disruptions.
Across the country, motorists have reported growing difficulties accessing fuel, with long queues forming at filling stations as uncertainty continues to grip the market.
In Nairobi, many stations are still operational, but dealers warn that remaining stocks could be depleted within days, heightening fears of a looming crisis in the capital.
Fuel retailers say supply deliveries have slowed considerably, making it difficult to keep up with surging demand as drivers rush to top up their tanks.
Some stations have resorted to selling only premium-grade petrol, which is retailing at roughly Ksh 200 per litre – well above the cost of regular fuel – further straining consumers.
The parliamentary summons comes amid mounting calls for accountability over the disputed fuel procurement process, which is said to have bypassed the usual government-to-government arrangement.
Boni Khalwale has been among those leading calls for action, urging authorities to hold those responsible to account and pushing for #Wandayi to step aside.
Meanwhile, fuel shortages continue to bite, with several stations already running dry and displaying “No Fuel” notices as the situation worsens.
At the same time, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has come out in support of Wandayi and Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui, calling for patience as investigations proceed and insisting that any individuals found culpable should face legal consequences.