Speaking at the Islamic Finance Forum and Dialogue Conference in Nairobi on Thursday, Salat said Islamic finance should go beyond offering alternatives to conventional banking and instead focus on financing real assets and productive economic activity
By Chrispho OwuorThe petroleum union also highlighted that long working hours, rotational shift systems, and high-pressure environments are contributing to fatigue and stress
By Chrispho OwuorThe Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union (KPOWU) further cautioned that mistreatment of attendants would only deepen tensions at workplaces and weaken service delivery instead of addressing the real source of the problem.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Ministry of Energy stated that fuel imports are arriving on schedule, storage levels remain stable, and distribution through the country’s supply chain is continuing without interruption.
By Chrispho OwuorAt the centre of the price pressure is a tightening global supply chain that has reduced available fuel in traditional markets. This has pushed countries like Kenya to seek alternative sources such as India, which comes with higher freight and insurance charges, further increasing landed costs.
By Chrispho OwuorThe planned money was set to support major initiatives such as South Lokichar Oil Field Development, which was to receive Sh5.519 billion, Upstream Oil and Gas Exploration at Sh1.405 billion, LPG Distribution and Infrastructure under the BETA programme at Sh991 million, the Lokichar-Lamu Crude Oil Pipeline project at Sh710 million, and petroleum exploration activities in Block TI worth Sh.250 million.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iChomba further explained that even stations handling large volumes are not spared, saying outlets that sell up to 5,000 litres a day can run out of fuel within hours due to supply bottlenecks and uneven distribution.
By David AbonyoCourt documents dated April 10, 2026, state that Awino believes Wandayi remaining in office during the case undermines public trust and raises concerns over transparency and accountability in fuel importation processes.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHe argued that Wandayi acted in the public interest by flagging irregularities that could have disrupted fuel supply and destabilised the economy.
By David AbonyoIn a statement on Sunday,Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the government had already taken precautionary measures after details of the shipment under investigation emerged, including halting a second cargo.
By David Abonyo