Kenya Defends Gulf Fuel Supply Deals Amid Criticism
Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi defended fuel supply deals with Middle Eastern nations as vital for stability. The government rejected opposition calls to end the agreements despite rising inflation.
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Kenya Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi defended government-to-government fuel deals on Friday following opposition calls to scrap the supply framework. The nation relies on agreements with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for nearly all fuel imports via the G2G deals. Stabilizing energy costs is critical as May inflation rose for the second month and transport operators threatened strikes.
