Former Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, ex-Kenya Pipeline Company boss Joe Sang, and former EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo have been released on bail.
The three were freed on Monday, April 6, just days after their arrest over a controversial fuel import deal. They are expected to report back to the police as investigations continue.
The case centres on a multi-billion shilling transaction involving fuel imported outside the usual government-to-government arrangement.
So far, at least 20 people have recorded statements with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Among them is a senior manager from an oil company believed to have played a role in the importation.
Investigators are also looking into claims that about 69 million litres of fuel brought into the country did not meet the required quality standards.
In the wake of these arrests, Kenya Pipeline Company, together with Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority have made attempts to reassure citizens that all measures have been taken to protect public funds.
Kiptoo has since left his position, and EPRA has named Joseph Aketch as acting boss, with his swearing-in expected this week. No replacements have been announced for the other two.
Early estimates suggest the deal could have cost the country billions of shillings, with some reports pointing to a price difference of over Ksh40 per litre compared to the government deal.
Meanwhile, the ruling United Democratic Alliance has proposed heavy penalties against those found responsible, including fines that could run into billions.
Investigations into the matter are still ongoing.
