Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has raised new concerns over Kenya’s fuel procurement system, alleging possible coordination that may have contributed to recent supply disruptions.
In a statement directed to President William Ruto, Ole Kina questioned the manner in which an emergency fuel consignment was handled through One Petroleum, a company he said had no prior record of importing Petrol Motor Spirit (PMS).
He noted that the company was issued with an emergency supply letter on the 25th and delivered fuel by the 27th, describing the timeline as unusually fast given the procedures involved in international fuel procurement.
The senator said normal fuel importation involves cargo sourcing, shipping arrangements, documentation, letters of credit and clearance processes, which he argued cannot typically be completed within such a short period.
He further questioned how the consignment was secured so quickly, suggesting that the fuel may have already been positioned within the supply chain before the formal procurement process began.
Ole Kina also claimed that fuel stocks were “already around Mombasa” before the emergency directive was issued.
According to him, the situation points to more than a routine supply delay, arguing that it reflects a coordinated process within the fuel distribution system.
He said the developments raise questions about how emergency procurement decisions are made and implemented.
Ole Kina called on the Head of State to take action across both government agencies and private sector players involved in fuel importation and distribution, insisting that accountability is necessary to protect consumers from manipulation of supply.
He went further to name three individuals he said were central to the process: Joel Mburu of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Joseph Wafula from the Ministry of Energy, and Mohammed Jeffer of One Petroleum.
He also mentioned former Principal Secretary Liban K. Robow, saying he was “collateral damage” in the matter.
The allegations come at a time when Kenya’s fuel supply system is under increased public attention, with concerns over procurement financing, import scheduling and distribution efficiency.