Kenya Pipeline Company appoints Pius Mwendwa as acting MD after Joe Sang’s arrest

The move comes after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detained three senior government officials over the alleged importation of substandard fuel. 

Alongside Sang, those arrested include Petroleum Principal Secretary Liban Mohamed and Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) CEO Daniel Kiptoo.

According to KPC’s Board of Directors, operations at the company remain stable and unaffected, with business continuity ensured during the interim period. 

“The Board is monitoring the situation and is in communication with the relevant institutions to understand the nature and scope of the allegations,” the company said in a statement issued on April 3, 2026.

Following the trio's arrest, DCI Director Mohamed Amin stated that officers are pursuing other individuals suspected to be involved in the alleged fuel importation scheme.