FUEL SHORTAGE

[PHOTOS] Motorists decry shortage despite Uhuru intervention

Long queues at some stations can easily be mistaken for a traffic congestion.

In Summary

• Oil suppliers claim the government owes Sh20 billion but the state says it owes them Sh13 billion and on April 4, it released Sh8.2 billion.

• Motorists outside Nairobi County have been complaining about the shortages over the weekend, a challenge that hit Nairobi on Monday.

Boda boda operators waiting for fuel at Shell V-Power, Westands, Nairobi on Tuesday on April 12,2022
Boda boda operators waiting for fuel at Shell V-Power, Westands, Nairobi on Tuesday on April 12,2022
Image: SHARON MWENDE

Kenyan motorists will now have to endure another week of major fuel shortage even though the government announced that fuel supply would return to normalcy after paying the oil marketers their dues.

Boda boda operators waiting for fuel at Shell in Westands, Nairobi, on April 12,2022
Boda boda operators waiting for fuel at Shell in Westands, Nairobi, on April 12,2022
Image: SHARON MWENDE

The long queues along the Westlands Shell Station can easily be mistaken for traffic congestion.

Motorists queuing for fuel. The situation can be easily mistaken for a normal traffic jam.
Motorists queuing for fuel. The situation can be easily mistaken for a normal traffic jam.
Image: SHARON MWENDE

The motorists said they have been waiting for hours for the fuel when they should be working.

Motorists waiting for fuel at Shell V-Power, Westands, Nairobi on April 12, 2022
Motorists waiting for fuel at Shell V-Power, Westands, Nairobi on April 12, 2022
Image: SHARON MWENDE

Motorists outside Nairobi County have been complaining of the shortages over the weekend, a challenge that hit Nairobi on Monday.

Motorists queue to get fuel at Mwembe Tayari Shell Petrol station in Mombasa on April 4.
Motorists queue to get fuel at Mwembe Tayari Shell Petrol station in Mombasa on April 4.
Image: JOHN CHESOLI

On Monday, almost all petrol stations along the Kisumu-Nairobi highway were closed.

Boda boda riders at Shell Malaba waiting for the delivery of petrol on April 5, 2022.
Boda boda riders at Shell Malaba waiting for the delivery of petrol on April 5, 2022.
Image: EMOJONG OSERE
OLA Energy, Westlands, Nairobi, reported that they only had diesel on April 12,2022
OLA Energy, Westlands, Nairobi, reported that they only had diesel on April 12,2022
Image: SHARON MWENDE

Passengers from the city have been left stranded as some bus companies ground their fleets.

Motorists queuing for fuel at Shell V-Power, Westands, Nairobi on April 12,2022.
Motorists queuing for fuel at Shell V-Power, Westands, Nairobi on April 12,2022.
Image: SHARON MWENDE
Motorists queue to get fuel at Shell petrol station a long Kisumu-Kakamega road on April 4, 2022.
Motorists queue to get fuel at Shell petrol station a long Kisumu-Kakamega road on April 4, 2022.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

Most private motorists are forced to leave their vehicles and opt for public service transport.

Fuel attendant Pamela Nekesa seated after the station ran out of fuel on April 4, 2022.
Fuel attendant Pamela Nekesa seated after the station ran out of fuel on April 4, 2022.
Image: MERCY MUMO

Oil suppliers claim the government owes Sh20 billion but the state says it owes them Sh13 billion and on April 4 it released Sh8.2 billion.

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