The committee rejected attempts by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to exonerate himself from blame, insisting that someone must be held accountable.
The Parliamentary watchdog, which began a probe into the irregular importation of multi-billion shillings into the country, on Monday, where they questioned CS Wandayi, continued with its investigations with a fact-finding tour of Kenya Pipeline Company’s Nairobi depots.
After holding a closed-door session with KPC top management, the legislators emerged frustrated with the level of cover-up and denials.
“So who bears the full responsibility? If the PS & CS absolve themselves? The President? The highest office? We are not satisfied with what has been stated regarding this issue,” said Chairman David Gikaria.
The other puzzle is the whereabouts of the fuel said to have been discharged, given that the vessel which docked at the Mombasa port with the controversial consignment departed Kenya’s territory.
“We will now be seeking to hear from the Importer if the fuel was withdrawn from the market as instructed by the Government before we compile our report,” said Gikaria.
An inspection of storage facilities established that the fuel tanks are at full capacity raising questions over the reason behind fuel shortage experienced in most parts of the country.
“Why is it that Nyamira, Kisii and Migori have shortage yet KPC storage tanks are full?” questioned Awendo MP Walter Owino.
“This is a very sad state of affairs. It appears some oil marketing companies are deliberately hoarding fuel,” added Gikaria.
The Parliamentary watchdog now wants licenses of Oil Marketing companies behind speculative hoarding cancelled.
