Three top Kenyan government officials implicated in the alleged manipulation of in-country fuel stock data—leading to the importation of emergency fuel cargo that turned out to be substandard petroleum products—have resigned, a statement from the Executive Office of the President revealed on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
In a statement issued by Felix K. Koskei, EGH, Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, it was indicated that President William Samoei Ruto received the resignation letter of Mr Mohamed Liban, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Petroleum, while the Board of the Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC PLC) received the resignation letter of Mr Joe Sang, Managing Director of KPC.
It added that the resignation letter of Mr Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, Director-General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), was also received by the Board.
The three were arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday following nationwide public outrage over the issue, which raised concerns about procurement processes and regulatory oversight in the energy sector.
Following news of their resignations, the DCI issued a statement vowing to take action against the officials.
The agency cautioned that resignation from office does not shield any suspect from criminal liability, signaling that those who have exited public service positions remain within the scope of ongoing investigations.
“Resignation from office does not in any way exonerate or absolve the suspects and persons of interest from criminal culpability,” the DCI stated, urging those under investigation to cooperate fully with investigators.
The multi-agency body underscored that the ongoing probe would be conducted with “the highest level of professionalism, transparency, and urgency it deserves.”
The agency said it is investigating the suspected irregular importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by One Petroleum Limited, adding that statements have already been recorded from potential witnesses and several persons of interest, including senior government officials and executives linked to the firm.
“The DCI is actively liaising with relevant government agencies and investigative bodies in other countries under the Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) programme to establish all relevant facts surrounding this matter,” the statement read.
“We are doing everything possible to deal with this matter expeditiously and will forward the file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in due course. Those found culpable will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law, regardless of their positions, including the directors of the companies involved.”
Investigators have also summoned executives from Oryx Energy Limited to record statements as part of efforts to piece together the circumstances surrounding the transaction.
The multi-agency body has reiterated its commitment to zero tolerance for corruption, safeguarding public resources, and ensuring transparency and accountability in all public procurement processes.
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