Motorists Stuck In Kericho County Due To Fuel Crisis
Hundreds of motorists were trapped in Kericho town on Wednesday morning due to a severe fuel scarcity that plagued the town and nearby areas, which was largely supplied by independent oil marketers.
Margaret Mwanzia 
Because Total Petrol Station was the only gasoline station with fuel in Kericho's Central Business District, long lines of motorists formed to stock up on the remaining fuel, as the rest of the town's petrol stations remained abandoned owing to the scarcity of fuel.
Some motorists who talked to Kenya News Agency said that the shortage of fuel began on Sunday evening at all of the town's major gas stations.
"We are hoping for a resolution to this dilemma because we are unable to operate our operations without fuel." We are now purchasing 1 litre for Ksh.135. "I don't have a choice; my tank must be full," remarked Ezekiel Mutai, a motorist.
Meanwhile, commuters in town who use public transportation faced higher bus, and Boda Boda charges as drivers and customers lamented the present fuel crisis.
"Matatus and Boda Boda rates have begun to rise; we hope this problem is handled so that we can return to routine," said Nancy Chebet, a Kericho commuter.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority told the public that the country had ample gasoline supplies since the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining, oil marketers, and other sector stakeholders had handled supply concerns and were working to restore normalcy, according to a statement.
