Introduction:
The ongoing saga surrounding businesswoman Anne Njeri Njoroge’s Kshs 17 billion fuel importation has taken an unexpected turn, revealing intriguing details about the ownership of the cargo ship involved. As the investigation continues, the government’s recent disclosures challenge previous statements and add complexity to an already intricate affair.
The intricacies of this case deepen as it comes to light that Ann Njeri Njoroge’s involvement in the controversial petroleum deal was allegedly financed by the Kenyan government. Senator Okiya Omtatah of Busia asserts that a substantial sum of Sh17.2 billion was transferred from the Consolidated Fund to a private firm, with the approval of National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u. Omtatah further claims that Njeri is the owner of the private company that received these funds in June for the purchase of petroleum.
Amidst the swirling controversy of Ann Njeri Njoroge’s Kshs 17 billion fuel importation, recent revelations have brought to light startling information regarding the ownership of the cargo ship bound for the Port of Mombasa. Persistent rumors, suggesting that the vessel is registered in Liberia rather than under the Kenyan government, have cast doubt on the accuracy of information provided during Lawyer Cliff Ombeta’s press conference earlier this week.
According to the Busia senator, the current discord arose from disagreements between Njeri and Energy Cabinet Secretaries Davis Chirchir and Kapchumba Murkomen over the importation of Sh 17 billion worth of diesel. He alleges that the funds were illicitly moved from the Treasury to the Ministry of Energy’s accounts, pointing to a potential violation of the Public Finance Management Act.
Despite presenting forged documents, Ann Njeri attempted to claim ownership of 93,000 metric tons of Saudi Arabian petroleum, as reported by Chirchir. She asserted that the fuel belonged to Galana Energies. However, her claims were refuted by the fact that her oil importation license application was rejected by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on October 29, 2023, raising questions about the legitimacy of her involvement in the transaction.
FAQs:
- Q: What is the current status of the investigation into Ann Njeri’s Kshs 17 billion fuel importation?
- A: The investigation is ongoing, with recent government disclosures shedding light on the ownership of the cargo ship and financial involvement in the controversial deal.
- Q: How do rumors about the ship’s registration contradict earlier statements?
- A: Persistent rumors suggest the ship is registered in Liberia, contrary to what was stated during a press conference by Lawyer Cliff Ombeta.
- Q: Why was the government implicated in the Sh17 billion petroleum deal, according to Senator Okiya Omtatah?
- A: Senator Omtatah claims that Sh17.2 billion from the Consolidated Fund was transferred to a private firm with the approval of National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u.
- Q: Why does Senator Omtatah allege a violation of the Public Finance Management Act?
- A: Omtatah asserts that the money was illegally moved from the Treasury to the Ministry of Energy’s accounts, raising concerns about legal violations.
- Q: What contradicts Ann Njeri’s claim of ownership of the Saudi Arabian petroleum?
- A: Her oil importation license application was rejected by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on October 29, 2023, questioning the legitimacy of her involvement in the transaction.