Audio By VocalizeMotorists scramble for scarce fuel at OLA Petrol Station in Kakamega amid shortages. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]A nationwide fuel shortage on Tuesday triggered panic buying, with hundreds of motorists and boda boda operators forming long queues at petrol stations across the country. Motorists and boda boda riders crowd Haas Petrol Station in Isiolo amid fuel shortages and fears of escalating conflict. [Ali Abdi, Standard]In Kirinyaga County, chaotic scenes unfolded in Kagio town, where boda boda riders and car owners thronged South Fuel petrol station moments after fresh supplies arrived. Motorists and boda boda riders scramble for fuel at South Fuel station in Kagio after days of shortage and rising fares.

Source: Standard Digital April 08, 2026 10:34 UTC