President William Ruto defended Kenya’s recent government‑to‑government fuel procurement agreement, stating it is more advantageous than the parallel deal Uganda signed with the same supplier. Ruto highlighted that Kenya secured a lower per‑litre price, longer supply guarantees, and a broader range of refined products, which he said will help curb inflation and stabilize the domestic market. He also noted that the Kenyan deal includes a joint‑venture clause that will allow local refineries to benefit from technology transfer. Ugandan officials have not responded publicly, but trade experts suggest the two deals differ in volume commitments and financing structures, making direct comparisons difficult.
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