Speaking in Murang’a on Saturday, April 4, Gachagua claimed that the arrests and investigations surrounding petroleum officials were not purely about fuel quality or procurement procedures.
Instead, he suggested the move was designed to protect business interests tied to individuals close to the government.
According to the former deputy president, the controversy stems from competition between officials who attempted to import cheaper fuel and companies allegedly benefiting from the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel procurement system introduced under President William Ruto’s administration.
“The accusation is that they imported substandard fuel, but that is not true,” Gachagua told the crowd. “They were trying to bring cheaper fuel to cushion Kenyans from rising prices.”
He claimed that two companies dominate the petroleum business under the current arrangement. One, he said, is allegedly linked to a proxy associated with “Kasongo” — a nickname often used by critics when referring to President William Ruto.
Gachagua further alleged that another company involved in the fuel supply chain is connected to individuals previously linked to the controversial takeover attempt of Tuju’s hotel property in Nairobi.
The dispute over Tuju’s Dari Business Park in Karen gained national attention in March after auctioneers, accompanied by security personnel, stormed the premises claiming the property had been auctioned to recover a long-standing debt. Tuju confronted the group and insisted the matter was still active in court.
“You cannot just come here and command my staff,” Tuju was heard saying during the dramatic confrontation at the property.
Gachagua suggested that the same powerful networks allegedly tied to the property dispute are also influencing developments in the energy sector.
Meanwhile, the fuel scandal continues to generate political tension after several top officials in the petroleum sector stepped aside amid investigations into emergency fuel imports.
Authorities are examining claims that the shipments were overpriced and possibly failed to meet required standards.
According to the former deputy president, the controversy stems from competition between officials who attempted to import cheaper fuel and companies allegedly benefiting from the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel procurement system introduced under President William Ruto’s administration.
“The accusation is that they imported substandard fuel, but that is not true,” Gachagua told the crowd. “They were trying to bring cheaper fuel to cushion Kenyans from rising prices.”
He claimed that two companies dominate the petroleum business under the current arrangement. One, he said, is allegedly linked to a proxy associated with “Kasongo” — a nickname often used by critics when referring to President William Ruto.
Gachagua further alleged that another company involved in the fuel supply chain is connected to individuals previously linked to the controversial takeover attempt of Tuju’s hotel property in Nairobi.
The dispute over Tuju’s Dari Business Park in Karen gained national attention in March after auctioneers, accompanied by security personnel, stormed the premises claiming the property had been auctioned to recover a long-standing debt. Tuju confronted the group and insisted the matter was still active in court.
“You cannot just come here and command my staff,” Tuju was heard saying during the dramatic confrontation at the property.
Gachagua suggested that the same powerful networks allegedly tied to the property dispute are also influencing developments in the energy sector.
Meanwhile, the fuel scandal continues to generate political tension after several top officials in the petroleum sector stepped aside amid investigations into emergency fuel imports.
Authorities are examining claims that the shipments were overpriced and possibly failed to meet required standards.
Investigators are also looking into allegations that inaccurate fuel stock data triggered the emergency procurement outside the government’s standard fuel supply framework.
As the investigations unfold, the controversy has evolved into a wider political debate about transparency, government procurement, and the role of powerful business interests in Kenya’s energy sector.
As the investigations unfold, the controversy has evolved into a wider political debate about transparency, government procurement, and the role of powerful business interests in Kenya’s energy sector.
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