The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) released a statement on Saturday urging a forensic audit of Kenya’s government‑to‑government (G‑to‑G) fuel procurement system after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Uganda buys petroleum through Kenyan middlemen.

MAK said the president’s comments reinforce long‑standing concerns that intermediaries sit between governments and petroleum suppliers, prompting questions about who benefits and who bears the cost.

The association wants the audit to examine the role of intermediaries, commissions, contracts, pricing formulas and the beneficiaries of the current arrangement.

It also seeks public disclosure of the landed cost of each petroleum cargo imported under the G‑to‑G system, identifying all parties involved and the margins earned at each stage.

MAK called for an independent review of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) pricing framework to ensure every component of the formula is verified and free from political or commercial interference.

Broader impact of high fuel costs on Kenyan economy

The association highlighted that high fuel prices affect more than motorists, influencing transport, food production, construction, education, healthcare and other essential sectors.

MAK described Kenyan motorists as absorbing the shock of an opaque fuel‑pricing system, underscoring the wider economic implications of perceived procurement irregularities.

Legal and investigative steps proposed by MAK

MAK said it will pursue legal action if investigations uncover fraud, abuse of office, unlawful enrichment or other criminal conduct, seeking recovery of public funds and prosecution of responsible parties.

The group demanded a full, independent and transparent forensic investigation of Kenya’s petroleum importation, procurement, pricing and distribution arrangements.