Speaking during a church service in Kilgoris on April 5, the president pledged decisive action against the four individuals, stressing that their influence in the energy sector would not shield them from accountability. A photo collage of Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Director General, Daniel Kiptoo and Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director (KPC) Joe Sang. “These cartels in the energy sector will not be allowed to operate freely. Today, the sugar sector is doing okay," Ruto remarked. "We had cartels in the coffee sector; today, coffee farmers are being paid well because we stopped cartels," he added.

Source: Daily Nation April 05, 2026 19:27 UTC