Tag: Fuel shortage

IG Mutyambai orders officers to offer security services to oil tankers, petrol stations

The Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has directed for escort of fuel tankers by the police during the night hours for the next 72 hours starting today, Thursday, April 14 to Saturday, April 16 from 6 PM and 6 AM. In a statement to the Press, Police Spokesperson Bruno Ishioso said this is one of […]

Trans Nzoia: Political aspirants decry fuel shortage

The ongoing fuel shortage across the country has paralyzed the movement of political aspirants in Trans Nzoia County, affecting their campaigns. Speaking to K24 digital John Njuguna, who is vying for Cherang’any Constituency Member of Parliament, said they are unable to meet the electorates due to the persistent crisis. “As an aspirant in the expansive […]

Bodaboda riders in Kitengela cite fuel discrimination amid fears of defaulting on loans

As fuel shortage continues to hit most parts of the country, Kitengela bodaboda operators are protesting over discrimination by a few fuel dealers. Agitated riders claim that the few fuel outlets which have the now rare commodity are prioritizing motorists and telling off bodaboda riders. “We are not happy with how the little fuel is […]

Murang’a: Motorists in agony as petrol stations run out of fuel

Motorists in Murang’a town and its environs are in agony following fuel shortage in petrol stations in the area. Out of eight fueling stations, only one had fuel which saw the motorists scramble to get it even in small quantities. The station manager Newton Mwangi said they had to put a limit on the quantity […]