United Opposition demands resignations of Opiyo Wandayi and Lee Kinyanjui

United Opposition leaders

The United Alternative Government has called for the resignation of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui over the ongoing fuel importation saga.

Speaking on behalf of opposition leaders on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged the two Cabinet Secretaries to step aside to allow for independent investigations into the matter.

“We unequivocally demand the resignation and prosecution of the minister for energy and petroleum, Mr Opiyo Wandayi, for the fuel scandal and lying under oath to the National Assembly committee,” Gachagua said.

“We also demand the resignation of Lee Kinyanjui for being complicit and part of the scandal,” he added.

Gachagua argued that the alleged scandal has worsened the already high cost of living, accusing key government ministries of mismanagement and lack of accountability.

The opposition also called for greater transparency in the fuel pricing process, urging authorities to make public all details surrounding recent price adjustments. They warned that failure to act against those implicated would erode public trust in government institutions.

The demands come amid growing concern over rising fuel prices and reports of contaminated fuel in parts of the country, which have sparked outrage among motorists and industry stakeholders.

The United Alternative Government maintained that restoring confidence in the energy and trade sectors will require holding senior officials accountable and conducting thorough investigations.

The developments follow the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), announced on April 14, 2026.

In the review, EPRA increased the price of super petrol by Ksh28.69 per litre and diesel by Ksh40.30 per litre, while kerosene prices remained unchanged.

“In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for super petrol and diesel increased by Ksh28.69 per litre and Ksh40.30 per litre respectively, while the price of kerosene remained unchanged,” EPRA stated.