NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 4 \u2013 The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has appointed an acting Managing Director after its boss Joe Sang was questioned by detectives over an alleged artificial fuel shortage.<\/p>\n
The Board in a statement said General Manager for Finance, Pius Mwendwa, will temporarily take over leadership to ensure smooth operations as investigations continue.<\/p>\n
The development comes just hours after senior government officials in the energy sector were grilled by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations over claims that a fuel shortage may have been deliberately created.<\/p>\n
Those questioned include Energy Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban and Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Director General Daniel Kiptoo.<\/p>\n
Sources say the officials were summoned as part of an ongoing probe into disruptions in fuel supply that have raised concern among consumers and industry players.<\/p>\n
The situation has also been linked to rising global tensions, including the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has affected supply chains and heightened public anxiety over fuel availability.<\/p>\n
In its statement, KPC sought to calm fears, insisting that operations remain stable despite the unfolding probe.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wish to assure our stakeholders, our shareholders and the public that KPC\u2019s operations remain stable and unaffected,\u201d the Board Chair Faith Bett Boinett .<\/p>\n
Boinett added that it is closely following the matter and engaging relevant authorities to understand the allegations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Board is monitoring the situation and is in communication with the relevant institutions to understand the nature and scope of the allegations,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
To maintain continuity, the company confirmed a temporary leadership change.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo ensure business continuity in the intervening period, Mr. Pius Mwendwa will discharge the duties of the office of the Managing Director,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n
said further updates will be provided as investigations progress.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Board will provide further guidance in due course,\u201d she said.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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