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Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has moved to calm growing anxiety over fuel availability, assuring Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum reserves despite mounting global supply and logistics disruptions.
Speaking after conducting impromptu inspections at petrol stations across Machakos County on Tuesday, Wandayi said the government was actively monitoring fuel distribution networks to prevent shortages and maintain market stability.
“Today, I conducted spot checks at petrol stations across Machakos County to assess fuel availability and distribution amid ongoing global supply and logistics challenges,” Wandayi stated.
The Energy CS maintained that Kenya’s strategic and commercial fuel reserves remain stable, adding that imports and distribution channels were functioning normally.
“I wish to assure Kenyans that the country has sufficient fuel stocks under both strategic and commercial reserves, with supply continuing normally through established import and distribution channels,” he said.
The government’s reassurance comes amid rising public concern over sporadic supply delays and fears of a possible fuel crisis that could trigger higher transport and commodity costs across the country.
Wandayi said the government was working closely with oil marketers and other industry stakeholders to guarantee uninterrupted fuel supply while strengthening the country’s long-term energy resilience.
“The Government and industry stakeholders remain vigilant to ensure market stability and uninterrupted fuel supply, while continuing to strengthen Kenya’s long-term energy security through expanded infrastructure, diversified supply sources, and investment in renewable energy,” he added.
The remarks come just days after former President Uhuru Kenyatta criticized leaders in the Kenya Kwanza administration for dragging his name into the ongoing debate surrounding fuel challenges in the country.
Speaking in Kiambu County on Monday, Uhuru challenged current leaders to focus on solving the economic hardships facing Kenyans instead of shifting blame to previous administrations.
“You do not need to be very smart to know where the problem is. Everything has its time. We left, and you’re in charge now,” Uhuru said.
The former Head of State defended his administration’s handling of the energy sector, insisting that his government did its best to cushion Kenyans from economic shocks during its tenure.
Uhuru further warned leaders against politicizing economic pain and tribalizing national issues, arguing that the rising cost of living was affecting all Kenyans regardless of ethnicity or political affiliation.
“People are complaining because life is becoming unbearable. That is the problem; address it. The issues affecting Kenyans have no tribe, race, or religion; they affect all of us,” he added.
His comments have intensified debate over the government’s handling of the economy, with fuel prices and the high cost of living remaining among the most sensitive issues facing President William Ruto’s administration.
Analysts say continued stability in fuel supply will be critical in the coming weeks as the government seeks to ease pressure on households and businesses already grappling with inflation and rising operational costs.
