The Law Society of Kenya has demanded a forensic audit of the G-to-G fuel procurement framework as prosecutions against arrested energy officials stall and matatu operators reject government fuel talks.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has demanded an immediate forensic audit of the controversial Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel procurement framework, as pressure mounts on President William Ruto’s administration following the collapse of talks with matatu operators over rising fuel prices.

In a statement issued on Monday amid interministerial talks with the Transport Sector Alliance (TSA), the Society accused State agencies of failing to uphold transparency and accountability in the energy sector amid growing public concern over rising fuel and electricity costs.

“The Society is deeply concerned that the cumulative effect of these measures has imposed a disproportionate and economically unsustainable burden on Kenyan households, businesses, manufacturers, transport operators, and other productive sectors of the economy,” LSK said.

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The lawyers’ body cited concerns surrounding the structure and operation of the G-to-G fuel importation arrangement, saying the framework requires greater public scrutiny.

“These developments arise against the backdrop of continued concerns regarding the sustainability, transparency, and operational structure of the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) petroleum importation framework involving foreign petroleum suppliers,” the statement read.

LSK consequently called for “an immediate administrative, forensic, and public audit of the Government-to-Government petroleum importation framework, including all agreements, procurement processes, pricing mechanisms, supply allocations, and associated public financial obligations.”

The demand comes amid stalled investigations involving former senior energy officials arrested over allegations of manipulating petroleum stock data and facilitating irregular fuel imports outside the G-to-G arrangement.

Those implicated include former Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, former Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang, former Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, Deputy Director of Petroleum Joseph Wafula, and Kenya Pipeline Company Supply and Logistics Manager Joel Mburu.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) alleged that petroleum stock figures were falsified to create the impression of a looming fuel shortage, paving the way for emergency fuel procurement outside the G-to-G framework at inflated prices.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya