Former Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Ndindi Nyoro has linked the ongoing fuel crisis in Kenya to what he describes as deep-rooted corruption within the energy sector, calling for urgent government intervention.
Speaking amid rising public concern over intermittent fuel shortages, Nyoro claimed that the supply chain may be under the control of a small group of influential players, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability.
He alleged that a single company could be handling between 50 to 75 percent of fuel volumes, while also being involved in the exploitation of Turkana oil resources.
“Half to seventy-five percent of the volumes is the same company,” Nyoro stated, warning that such concentration of power creates room for manipulation and inefficiencies in the sector.
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He further claimed that the individuals behind these entities are well-known public figures, urging authorities to uncover the true ownership structures. “The owners are the same people you see on TVs every day… we need to remove the veil,” he added.
His remarks come at a time when authorities are investigating senior officials from key institutions, including the Kenya Pipeline Company and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, over alleged irregularities in fuel procurement and supply management.
Kenya has faced periodic fuel shortages in recent months, attributed to global oil market volatility, foreign exchange constraints, and challenges in the government-to-government import framework.
Nyoro criticized what he termed as slow government response, warning that delays could worsen the situation. He proposed measures such as increased fuel subsidies, removal of VAT on fuel, and scrapping the Sh7 fuel levy introduced in 2024.
However, he maintained that current budgetary allocations are insufficient. “Seventeen billion for stabilization is not enough,” he said.
His sentiments add pressure on the government to address both supply challenges and governance concerns as investigations continue.
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