Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that a Kenyan legislator, whom he identified as ‘Jirongo’, was the whistleblower who alerted him in 2019 to irregularities in East Africa’s Government-to-Government (G-to-G) oil importation deal.


According to President Museveni, the revelation prompted Uganda to re-evaluate its procurement process after discovering petroleum products were being sourced through Kenyan intermediaries rather than directly under the G-to-G framework. Following the disclosure, Museveni tasked former Energy Minister Irene Muloni to address the issue, leading Uganda to transition toward direct bulk procurement to reduce costs.


Kenya Energy Ministry & Political Responses


  • Ministry of Energy Statement: Kenya Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi dismissed allegations of irregularities, stating the 2023 arrangement was structured with international oil companies (Aramco, ADNOC, and ENOC) on 180-day extended credit terms to address dollar liquidity challenges, with local logistics handled through licensed counterparties.


  • Opposition Concerns: Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua cited Museveni’s statements as validation of prior concerns raised regarding proxy involvement and execution transparency in the deal.