Former Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, ex-Kenya Pipeline boss Joe Sang and former EPRA director general Daniel Kiptoo have been released on police bail.
They were released on Monday, April 6, a few days after their arrest amid a fuel import controversy. Further reports indicate that the trio will report back to the police pending investigations.
This case involves a multi-billion shilling fuel scandal, which involved the importation of a shipment of fuel outside the regular government-to-government deals.
At least twenty suspects have given their statements to the detectives from Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Among them is a senior manager from an oil company suspected of being responsible for the fuel importation.
Further, investigations have been conducted concerning the allegation of 69 million liters of imported fuel failing to meet necessary quality criteria.
In the wake of these arrests, Kenya Pipeline Company, together with Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority have made attempts to reassure citizens that all measures have been taken to protect public funds.
Kiptoo has since left his position, and EPRA has named Joseph Aketch as acting boss, with his swearing-in expected this week. No replacements have been announced for the other two.
Early estimates suggest the deal could have cost the country billions of shillings, with some reports pointing to a price difference of over Ksh40 per litre compared to the government deal.
Meanwhile, the ruling United Democratic Alliance has proposed heavy penalties against those found responsible, including fines that could run into billions.
Investigations into the matter are still ongoing.
