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A photo collage of Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Director General, Daniel Kiptoo and Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director (KPC) Joe Sang, April 3, 2026.
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Kenyans.co.ke
In a major development, four senior government officials have been arrested over allegations of procuring substandard fuel, raising fresh concerns about fuel quality across the country.
Among those arrested are Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General, Daniel Kiptoo and Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director (KPC) Joe Sang.
Sources privy to the information indicated that the officials were arrested on Thursday evening by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Following their arrest, the senior government officials were taken to the DCI Headquarters along Kiambu Road in Nairobi, where they were grilled and later detained at Gigiri Police Station.
DCI Headquarters, Kiambu Road, Nairobi June 16, 2024.
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DCI
However, despite the arrest, the detectives have yet to disclose full information regarding the saga.
Sources indicate that the investigative agency is now probing the substandard fuel procurement processes, supply chains and possible collusion among the top government officials.
The investigations are now expected to include how the substandard fuel entered the country and whether due process was bypassed during the procurement process.
If found culpable, the government officials could face serious charges, including potential abuse of office.
The allegations come at a time when motorists continue to raise concerns about fuel quality, with reports of engine damage linked to contaminated petroleum products.
EPRA has previously assured members of the public of strict compliance measures, but the latest developments cast doubt on the regulator's effectiveness in upholding the fuel standards in the country.
To worsen the matter, the latest development comes against the backdrop of a looming fuel shortage in the country following the escalation of the Middle East war.
Nonetheless, President William Ruto's administration has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient fuel to cater for all motorists for the next 30 to 40 days.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday, April 2, said billions of shillings would be released to cushion consumers, but only for a limited time.
He noted that the current fuel stock levels stand at 16 days for petrol, 19 days for diesel, and 49 days for jet fuel and kerosene, providing short-term cover as additional shipments arrive in April.
Petroleum PS Liban Mohamed, KPC MD Joe Sang, EPRA DG Daniel Kiptoo Arrested Over Fuel Saga
- by Timothy Cerullo on Friday, 3 April 2026 - 2:32 pm
A photo collage of Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Director General, Daniel Kiptoo and Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director (KPC) Joe Sang, April 3, 2026.
Photo
Kenyans.co.ke
In a major development, four senior government officials have been arrested over allegations of procuring substandard fuel, raising fresh concerns about fuel quality across the country.
Among those arrested are Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General, Daniel Kiptoo and Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director (KPC) Joe Sang.
Sources privy to the information indicated that the officials were arrested on Thursday evening by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Following their arrest, the senior government officials were taken to the DCI Headquarters along Kiambu Road in Nairobi, where they were grilled and later detained at Gigiri Police Station.
DCI Headquarters, Kiambu Road, Nairobi June 16, 2024.
Photo
DCI
However, despite the arrest, the detectives have yet to disclose full information regarding the saga.
Sources indicate that the investigative agency is now probing the substandard fuel procurement processes, supply chains and possible collusion among the top government officials.
The investigations are now expected to include how the substandard fuel entered the country and whether due process was bypassed during the procurement process.
If found culpable, the government officials could face serious charges, including potential abuse of office.
The allegations come at a time when motorists continue to raise concerns about fuel quality, with reports of engine damage linked to contaminated petroleum products.
EPRA has previously assured members of the public of strict compliance measures, but the latest developments cast doubt on the regulator's effectiveness in upholding the fuel standards in the country.
To worsen the matter, the latest development comes against the backdrop of a looming fuel shortage in the country following the escalation of the Middle East war.
Nonetheless, President William Ruto's administration has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient fuel to cater for all motorists for the next 30 to 40 days.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday, April 2, said billions of shillings would be released to cushion consumers, but only for a limited time.
He noted that the current fuel stock levels stand at 16 days for petrol, 19 days for diesel, and 49 days for jet fuel and kerosene, providing short-term cover as additional shipments arrive in April.
