The Kenyan government has defended its Government-to-Government (G-to-G) petroleum import arrangement, citing a severe shortage of US dollars that threatened fuel supplies and economic activity. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum issued the clarification amid growing concerns over the role of Kenyan oil marketing companies in the deal.
President Museveni of Uganda has accused Kenyan middlemen of fraudulent practices in the bilateral fuel agreement, raising doubts about the transparency of the arrangement. This has sparked renewed debate over the impact of the deal on both countries’ economies.
The controversy comes as Kenyan newspapers report that Oburu Oginga, a key figure in the deal, remains in the UK for medical treatment, with his family ruling out an immediate return. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations over the economic implications of the fuel agreement.
The G-to-G deal was introduced to bypass local middlemen and stabilize fuel prices, but its effectiveness remains under question. As the debate continues, both governments face pressure to clarify the financial and operational details of the arrangement.
