Njeri Maina has raised fresh concerns over Kenya’s fuel import system, questioning whether some companies involved in the government-to-government (G2G) fuel deal are contributing to the rising fuel prices affecting millions of Kenyans.
Speaking during a morning interview on Monday, May 18, 2026, Maina called on government agencies to speed up investigations into alleged irregularities in fuel procurement and shipping. She accused authorities of delaying accountability despite earlier promises to act against individuals and firms linked to questionable fuel import deals.
Maina said leaders must take responsibility for the ongoing fuel crisis, which continues to push transport costs and the cost of living higher across the country.
“We discussed procurement outside the G2G system weeks ago, but up to now Kenyans have not seen any prosecutions or clear action,” she said during the interview.
Her remarks come at a time when Kenya faces growing public anger over rising fuel prices that recently triggered a nationwide matatu and transport strike. Transport operators, boda boda riders, and truck drivers have accused the government of failing to control fuel costs despite introducing the G2G fuel import program.
The G2G system was introduced by the Kenya Kwanza administration in 2023 to stabilize fuel supply and reduce pressure on the Kenyan shilling by allowing fuel imports through long-term government-backed agreements. The program aimed to reduce fuel shortages and protect the country from fluctuations in global oil prices.
However, critics have continued questioning the transparency of the system, especially after reports emerged about procurement outside the official G2G framework.
Maina also pointed to earlier investigations in the energy sector that led to the resignation of several senior officials, including officials linked to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), and the Ministry of Energy. Investigators reportedly examined claims of manipulated fuel data, procurement breaches, and irregular fuel imports.
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The lawmaker questioned whether certain companies involved in shipping and supply chains could be inflating costs that eventually increase pump prices for ordinary consumers.
Her comments reflect growing concern among leaders and the public over the rising cost of fuel, which has affected food prices, transport fares, and the overall cost of living across Kenya.
Economic analysts say several factors continue to influence fuel prices in Kenya, including global oil market instability, international conflicts affecting supply chains, taxes on petroleum products, and the weakening of the Kenyan shilling against the US dollar.
As pressure mounts on the government, many Kenyans continue demanding greater transparency in the fuel import process and stronger action against corruption and illegal procurement practices in the energy sector.
