KISUMU, Kenya May 17 \u2013 Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel importation framework, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of misleading the public and politicising reforms in the energy sector.<\/p>\n
Speaking during the commissioning of the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) in Luanda Constituency, Vihiga County, Wandayi dismissed criticism directed at the Kenya Kwanza administration over the fuel importation programme and challenged Gachagua to address concerns directly with the Ministry of Energy instead of targeting President William Ruto.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have any issue concerning the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, face me directly because I am the Cabinet Secretary in charge,\u201d Wandayi said.<\/p>\n
The CS argued that the G-to-G fuel importation arrangement was not introduced by the current administration, saying leaders criticising the framework were fully aware of its origins and history.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government-to-government fuel importation framework did not start yesterday. It has existed before, and those now criticising it know very well how it came into place,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Wandayi maintained that the government\u2019s reforms in the petroleum sector are aimed at ensuring stable fuel supply and cushioning Kenyans from global oil price shocks.<\/p>\n
He also defended the government\u2019s handling of the Turkana oil project, noting that despite oil being discovered in 2012, progress on the field development plan had stalled for years before the current administration moved to approve it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe field development plan for Turkana oil was only approved recently after many years of delay, and both the National Assembly and the Senate endorsed it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Wandayi criticised opposition leaders for what he termed as excessive political attacks against President Ruto, urging them to focus on offering solutions instead of constant criticism.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou cannot wake up every day and make President Ruto the subject of every political conversation. Let the President work for Kenyans,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
During the event, the CS oversaw the rollout of electricity connectivity under the LMCP programme, which seeks to expand access to electricity in rural areas.<\/p>\n
Residents in Luanda Constituency welcomed the project, saying improved electricity access would boost businesses, enhance security and support education institutions.<\/p>\n
Wandayi reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to rural electrification, describing energy access as a key driver of economic growth and industrial development.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are determined to ensure every Kenyan household has access to affordable and reliable electricity because energy is central to development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His remarks come amid growing political debate over fuel prices, the transparency of the G-to-G fuel importation arrangement and the broader state of the economy, with Gachagua increasingly criticising the Kenya Kwanza administration on governance and economic matters.<\/p>\n
Despite the criticism, Wandayi insisted the government would remain focused on implementing reforms in the energy sector and improving service delivery to Kenyans.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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