Rigathi Gachagua accuses Kenya Kwanza government officials of fuel scandal

Speaking on Wednesday, April 15, Gachagua expressed outrage, contradicting President Ruto's earlier statement about crushing oil cartels. He identified three International Oil Companies in the G-to-G arrangement: Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and Emirates National Oil Company. Gachagua named President Ruto as the team leader for the alleged scandal, alongside Public Service PS Felix Koskei, Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi, and ODM leader Oburu Oginga, who he identified as the chairperson of the Senate Energy committee and a beneficial owner of BE ENERGY.

Gachagua alleged that global oil supply disruptions due to the Middle East crisis led to a default under the G-to-G framework, triggering emergency procurement measures. He claimed President Ruto saw a business opportunity to profit from Kenyans, alleging that Ruto will earn KSh 5 per liter, totaling KSh 2.5 billion from 500 million liters. The United Alternative Government has demanded that President Ruto convene a special parliamentary meeting within seven days to cancel the G-to-G arrangement, suspend certain fuel levies, and implement accountability measures.

They also called for the resignation of CS Wandayi and Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui for alleged complicity. Gachagua stated that three dismissed officers were unfairly terminated without ch