ODM demands swift action over substandard fuel scandal
By Cynthia Lodite, April 7, 2026The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has demanded swift action against the perpetrators of the substandard fuel scandal, as pressure grows over weak oversight in the fuel industry.
In a statement by the ODM party on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the ODM party leader, Oburu Odinga, said the oil scandal has laid bare an entrenched culture of impunity and exploitation of public resources.
“The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party expresses profound outrage at the unfolding Petroleum scandal, which once again lays bare the entrenched culture of impunity and exploitation of public resources, which continues to undermine our nation’s progress,” Oburu said.
At a time when Kenyans are grappling with a high cost of living, ODM stated that any abuse of the petroleum sector, so central to the Kenyan economy and daily life, is deeply offensive to the public conscience.
“We further commend His Excellency the President for ensuring that these investigations proceed in a professional, expeditious, and transparent manner, free from interference or favouritism,” Oburu noted.
According to the Party leader, ODM takes the firm and unequivocal position that every public officer found culpable, regardless of their rank, office, or political persuasion, must be held fully accountable.
Also adding that the fight against corruption cannot be selective; instead, it must be comprehensive, impartial, and relentless.
This is a time when the nation must close ranks and support full and unapologetic slaying of the dragon of graft – and not scoring points through public rallies, pressers and name-calling but giving encouragement and creating room for full and impartial investigation and subjecting the culprits to justice.
Oburu defends CS Kinyanjui, Wandayi
Meanwhile, the ODM party leader has defended two Cabinet Secretaries, Lee Kinyanjui and Opiyo Wandayi, saying that they are not accounting officers, as some leaders are attempting to.
“Attempts at public lynching of cabinet secretaries Lee Kinyanjui and Opiyo Wandayi, who are not accounting officers, as some leaders are attempting, will only derail the investigations and politicise the scam as we Kenyans are wont to do,” Oburu stated.
However, Oburu has explained that if professional investigations place responsibility on their actions, then there must be no sacred cows.
“We wish to reiterate that the fight against corruption is a central pillar of the ODM-UDA 10-point agenda. The seriousness with which this administration confronts this vice will be the true measure of its commitment to integrity, accountability, and good governance. The Kenyan people expect and deserve nothing less,” Oburu said.
“ODM stands firmly with the people of Kenya in demanding justice, transparency, and the full recovery of any resources lost through this scandal,” Oburu added.