Detectives in Kenya are looking into a big fuel import scandal that has raised many questions about how fuel comes into the country.
The case involves claims of expensive fuel bought outside normal government-to-government deals, high extra charges, and worries about the quality of the fuel supplied to the market.
Investigators from the DCI want to speak to key people linked to the companies handling these imports.
Cyprian Is Nyakundi shared an update on the matter. According to the latest reports, businessman Mohamed Jaffer is still in India.
Detectives are waiting for him to return so they can record his statement about the fuel scandal. His sons, Mutara Mohamed Jaffer, Ali Abbas Jaffer, and Mohamed Husein Jaffer, have already been questioned.
They met with investigators and gave their statements. The scandal centers on imports linked to One Petroleum Limited, where some of the Jaffer family members are listed as directors.
Reports say the fuel in question was brought in at prices much higher than usual government rates, nearly three times more in some cases.
There are also concerns that the fuel did not meet standard quality rules, including issues with high sulphur levels that could make it unfit for normal use.
This has affected fuel prices at the pump and raised fears about safety for vehicles and the environment.
Business interests tied to the Jaffer family include work in petroleum logistics and cargo handling through the MJ Group. The probes are checking how the imports happened, who approved them, and why they went outside the usual systems meant to keep costs fair and fuel clean.
Some people wonder if bigger players in government or business are involved, but so far the focus remains on recording statements from those directly linked to the companies.
Many Kenyans are watching closely because fuel prices touch every part of daily life, from transport to the cost of food and goods.
If the claims are true, it could mean losses for the public and damage to trust in how important imports are managed. Investigators say they will continue their work once Mohamed Jaffer is back in the country.
The case is still ongoing, and more details may come out as statements are reviewed. The wait continues for the main figure to return and help clear up the questions around the controversial fuel deals.
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