Liban Mohamed, Daniel Kiptoo and Joe Sang arrested over fuel imports probe that may affect public transport fuel supply
Three top energy officials arrested in a fuel imports investigation, raising concerns over public transport fuel supply and possible commuter fare impacts.
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Transport Sector Watches Closely After Arrest of Top Fuel Officials

Jared Ombasa
By Jared Ombasa
What Happened
  • Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested senior energy sector officials in a late-night operation.
  • Those arrested include:
    • Petroleum Principal Secretary Liban Mohamed
    • Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo
    • Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang
  • The arrests are linked to allegations of importing substandard fuel and possible irregularities in the petroleum supply chain.
Why They Were Arrested

Investigators are probing:

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  • Importation of substandard or contaminated fuel
  • Possible collusion in procurement processes
  • Claims of artificial fuel shortages
  • Concerns about supply disruptions and quality issues in the petroleum chain.
What Authorities Did
  • The officials were taken to DCI headquarters for questioning.
  • Some were later held at police stations in Nairobi as investigations continued.
  • Detectives are now expanding the probe to determine:
    • How questionable fuel entered the country
    • Whether procurement procedures were bypassed
    • If abuse of office occurred.
Fuel Supply Situation

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  • The government has maintained that fuel supply remains stable despite the investigations.
  • However, the probe comes amid concerns about potential shortages and fuel quality complaints from motorists.
What This Means for Nairobi Commuters
  • No immediate fuel rationing announced.
  • Pump prices may still be affected depending on findings.
  • Supply chain scrutiny could cause temporary anxiety in the market.
  • Monitor:
    • Petrol station queues
    • Pump price changes
    • Official EPRA announcements
Current Concerns Raised
  • Motorists reporting possible engine damage linked to poor fuel quality
  • Questions over regulatory oversight
  • Worries about fuel availability amid global supply pressure.
Metros Insight
  • This is a high-impact development for transport and cost of living.
  • Any disruption in fuel supply directly affects:
    • Matatus
    • Delivery costs
    • Bus operations
    • Ride-hailing prices
  • Watch the next EPRA fuel price review closely.
Commuter Advice
  • Avoid panic buying
  • Fill up normally — don’t hoard
  • Track updates before peak travel periods
  • Monitor transport fare changes over the weekend

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