EPRA raids illegal fuel siphoning site in Nairobi, recovers 800 litres
By Kenneth Mwenda, April 25, 2026The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has raided an illegal fuel siphoning site in Nairobi and recovered about 800 litres of fuel, along with equipment used in the operation.
In a statement shared on Friday, April 24, 2026, EPRA said its surveillance and enforcement officers worked with the Energy Police Unit during the raid in the city’s Industrial Area.
The site was located on Nadume Road, off Lunga Lunga Road.
“Today, our ever hawk-eyed surveillance & enforcement team in collaboration with the Energy Police Unit raided an open-air illegal petroleum-siphoning site located at Nadume road off Lunga Lunga road at Industrial area in Nairobi County,” EPRA said.
Officials said they seized around 800 litres of siphoned fuel at the scene. They also recovered rubber pipes, drums, an aluminum container, and several 20-litre jerrycans believed to have been used in the illegal trade.
The persons of interest, however, escaped before police arrived. EPRA said the group had been tipped off and fled the area.
“The syndicate involved in the illegal operations got wind of police presence through their informers and scampered for safety to evade arrest. The site has been secured as the hunt for the culprits intensifies,” the authority added.
Fuel hub under watch
Nadume Road sits within Nairobi’s key fuel distribution zone, close to major storage depots and transport routes used to move petroleum products across the city and other parts of the country. The area handles heavy fuel traffic daily, making it a sensitive point for enforcement agencies.
Illegal siphoning can cause major losses to fuel companies and the government through tax evasion. It also creates safety risks because fuel is highly flammable and is often stored in poor conditions at such sites.
EPRA said it will continue cracking down on illegal petroleum networks, warning that such activities threaten public safety, the environment and the economy.
“The Authority reiterates its commitment to dismantling illegal petroleum networks that pose significant safety, environmental, and economic risks,” EPRA said.
The regulator also asked members of the public and industry players to report suspicious fuel-related activities.
“We urge the public and industry stakeholders to report any suspicious petroleum-related activities to the Authority through 0709 336 000 or the nearest police station,” the statement said.
The raid comes at a time when scrutiny of Kenya’s fuel sector remains high following recent concerns over fuel quality and supply controls. Authorities are now under pressure to tighten oversight across the petroleum chain, from importation and storage to transport and retail sales.