At a
groundbreaking for a new fuel terminal in Mpigi District, Museveni revealed
Uganda had paid high markups via Kenyan intermediaries until the tip-off
allowed direct deals with bulk suppliers.
Diesel premiums dropped from $118 to $83 per metric tonne, petrol from $97.50 to $61.50, and aviation fuel from $114.25 to $79.25.
In Kenya, the disclosure has sparked calls for audits from groups like the Motorists Association and backing from figures like Rigathi Gachagua and Paul Muite, who labeled it 'theft in plain sight,' while officials emphasize strong bilateral ties.