Museveni has accused Kenyan fuel brokers of exploiting Uganda's Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel deal, claiming they acted as intermediaries to enrich themselves at the expense of citizens. The allegations came after Museveni disclosed that an unnamed Kenyan senator had informed him about Uganda's procurement of petroleum products through intermediaries in Kenya. This revelation has intensified scrutiny over the fuel deal, which has been a point of contention between the two neighboring countries.
Kenyan officials have responded with skepticism, with some media reports indicating that the Kenyan government is still investigating the claims. Meanwhile, Kenyan political figures, including Ndindi Nyoro, have joined the criticism, accusing the brokers of self-enrichment and undermining Kenya's petroleum resources. Nyoro, a leader of the People’s Party of Kenya, made these remarks during a political meeting, further highlighting the growing political tensions surrounding the issue.
The situation has sparked a broader debate on transparency and accountability in cross-border fuel agreements. While Uganda's government maintains that the deal is in the national interest, the accusations of broker fraud have raised concerns about the integrity of the arrangement. As both countries continue to navigate the complexities of the deal, the political fallout shows no signs of abating.
