In late March 2026, Kenya faced a potential national fuel shortage due to supply disruptions from its primary supplier, Gulf Energy. The government engaged in urgent negotiations to secure a new supply agreement to prevent a crisis that could have severely impacted the economy.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) confirmed the supply challenges and the subsequent deal, which ensured the continued flow of petroleum products. The specifics of the contractual terms and the exact causes of the initial disruption were not fully detailed in official statements.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, not Opiyo Wandayi, oversees the energy portfolio. Wandayi is the National Assembly Minority Leader. The government's intervention stabilized the fuel supply chain, averting the immediate threat of shortages across the country.
