Tag: Fuel Scandal
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Kenyans Face Ksh3.2 Billion Loss After Cancelled Fuel Deal Sparks Probe
Kenyans could shoulder losses of up to Ksh 3.2 billion after the government cancelled a disputed fuel import deal involving a tanker that had already been secured for delivery, exposing taxpayers to costly compensation claims. The financial hit arises from the abrupt termination of a procurement contract awarded to a shipping firm before the vessel…
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Wandayi Defends Role in KSh4.8 Billion Fuel Scandal, Rejects Resignation Calls
Opiyo Wandayi has firmly pushed back against growing calls for his resignation following the alleged KSh4.8 billion substandard fuel scandal, insisting he has no reason to step aside as scrutiny over the matter intensifies. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Energy on April 13, Wandayi expressed confidence that ongoing investigations would clear his…
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ODM Defends Wandayi Amid Growing Fuel Scandal Pressure
Kenya’s main opposition party has stepped into the growing fuel import controversy, urging restraint as investigations continue and cautioning against premature blame on senior government officials. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) says the focus should remain on facts rather than political pressure. In a statement issued on April 7, party leader Oburu Odinga defended Energy…