Speaking during an interview on April 8, Karua said that Wandayi should take full responsibility for the issue, insisting that such a major incident cannot happen without the knowledge of the person in charge of the ministry.
According to her, if the CS was unaware of the situation, then it shows a failure in leadership.
“In the energy sector, there is a minister, and that is Opiyo Wandayi. There is no way something of that magnitude happens under his watch and he doesn’t know,” Karua stated.
She further argued that public officials are paid to understand what is happening in their ministries, and ignorance cannot be used as an excuse.
Karua insisted that if Wandayi did not know about the scandal, then he should resign for failing in his duties.
Her remarks come shortly after Wandayi addressed the issue and ordered the withdrawal of a controversial fuel shipment.
Her remarks come shortly after Wandayi addressed the issue and ordered the withdrawal of a controversial fuel shipment.
The consignment, which included about 60,000 metric tonnes of super petrol, had been imported outside the agreed Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel framework.
According to Wandayi, the fuel was priced significantly higher than expected. The shipment was reportedly invoiced at about KSh198,000 per metric tonne, compared to the standard KSh140,000 under the G-to-G arrangement.
According to Wandayi, the fuel was priced significantly higher than expected. The shipment was reportedly invoiced at about KSh198,000 per metric tonne, compared to the standard KSh140,000 under the G-to-G arrangement.
This difference of KSh58,000 per metric tonne could have resulted in an increase of about KSh14 per litre at fuel stations.
The CS warned that allowing such fuel into the market would have disrupted price stability and affected consumers across the country. He therefore ordered its immediate withdrawal and cancellation of invoices issued to oil marketing companies.
The fuel shipment had arrived at the Port of Mombasa between March 27 and March 29, following an emergency request by the government to address a possible fuel shortage.
The CS warned that allowing such fuel into the market would have disrupted price stability and affected consumers across the country. He therefore ordered its immediate withdrawal and cancellation of invoices issued to oil marketing companies.
The fuel shipment had arrived at the Port of Mombasa between March 27 and March 29, following an emergency request by the government to address a possible fuel shortage.
The shortage was linked to delays in another consignment that had failed to leave Dubai due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite these explanations, Karua maintained that accountability must be upheld. She said leaders should not wait to be forced out but should step down voluntarily when such issues arise.
Her sentiments were echoed by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, who also demanded action against Wandayi. Khalwale argued that the CS either knew about the scandal or failed to supervise his ministry properly.
“If he knew, he should be arrested. If he didn’t know, he should resign,” Khalwale said.
The controversy has raised serious concerns about transparency and management in the energy sector. As pressure continues to mount, many Kenyans are now watching closely to see whether further action will be taken against those responsible.
Despite these explanations, Karua maintained that accountability must be upheld. She said leaders should not wait to be forced out but should step down voluntarily when such issues arise.
Her sentiments were echoed by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, who also demanded action against Wandayi. Khalwale argued that the CS either knew about the scandal or failed to supervise his ministry properly.
“If he knew, he should be arrested. If he didn’t know, he should resign,” Khalwale said.
The controversy has raised serious concerns about transparency and management in the energy sector. As pressure continues to mount, many Kenyans are now watching closely to see whether further action will be taken against those responsible.
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