Ann Njeri Now Wants Compensation for Alleged Loss of Sh17 Billion Oil
Summary:
Ann Njeri, central to a controversial Sh17 billion oil consignment, is now demanding full compensation for what she claims is the unlawful seizure of her product. In her plea to the National Assembly’s Energy Committee, Njeri insists that the consignment was taken from her by Galana Energies, which is also asserting ownership. She urges the committee to initiate a thorough investigation to aid her fight for compensation and the recovery of all payments owed to her.
In a twist of events, Ann Njeri, a businesswoman entangled in the Sh17 billion oil consignment controversy, is now adamant about being fully compensated for what she deems the “loss” of her product. Addressing the Energy Committee of the National Assembly, Njeri alleges that Galana Energies illegally took possession of the consignment and is now claiming ownership of the oil.
“I believe that this Committee has the power to recommend a full investigation of this matter with a view of helping me in my fight for compensation and recovery of all payments due to me,” she asserted.
Njeri clarified that she procured the fuel for sale in any East African country, emphasizing her role as an upstream trader. She contends that, being an upstream trader, she does not require a license to deliver fuel to a customer with the appropriate operating license in their jurisdiction. The fuel, purchased through a credit line held in HSBC Bank, Dubai, was paid from an account shared with business partners.
Njeri accuses unidentified perpetrators of forcefully detaining her and involving the police in the discharge and sale of the cargo. She implores the Vincent Musyoka-led committee to intervene, alleging disobedience of the court’s orders and the illegal use of security forces in her arrest and detention.
Meanwhile, members of parliament are endeavoring to determine the true ownership of the disputed consignment, investigating whether it belongs to Njeri’s Import and Export Enterprises Limited or the registered company Galana Energies.
The controversy intensified when government officials challenged Njeri’s claim, alleging that Galana Energies Limited is the rightful owner. Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and the Kenya Ports Authority maintained that Njeri utilized forged documents to assert ownership.
Despite presenting evidence of payment, which she insisted should remain private, and a Kenya Revenue Authority certificate of compliance, Njeri faces scrutiny and skepticism from the committee.
In an unrelated development,
Police Arrest Three with Stolen Sh1.5 Million in Nairobi West
Summary:
Three individuals were arrested in Nairobi West after allegedly stealing Sh1.5 million from a private car. The suspects had tailed a motorist from Industrial, seizing the cash from a Ford Ranger car. Quick-thinking pedestrians raised the alarm, leading to the apprehension of the suspects by police officers stationed nearby.
In a swift operation in Nairobi West, police arrested three men suspected of stealing Sh1.5 million from a private car. The perpetrators had trailed a motorist from Industrial, approximately five kilometers away, and seized the cash from a Ford Ranger car.
Alert pedestrians witnessed the theft and promptly alerted the police officers stationed at a nearby bank. At gunpoint, the officers apprehended the suspects, searched them for weapons, and recovered the stolen cash in three envelopes.
The three individuals had followed the motorist, who had withdrawn the cash from a bank in the Industrial Area, and cunningly parked their Mercedes Benz car next to the victim’s Ford Ranger. Taking advantage of the motorist’s temporary absence, they broke into the car and grabbed the cash.
In addition to the stolen money, police recovered another set of number plates from the suspects’ car, believed to be used for misleading police investigations after committing crimes. A stolen mini bolt cutter was also seized. The police, acting swiftly, prevented a potential lynching by a mob.
The suspects’ car has been impounded for further investigation, as police explore whether the men are part of a larger gang targeting motorists withdrawing cash from banks. Authorities suspect a rise in such cases, with attackers possibly monitoring bank customers or collaborating with bank staff for inside information. Ongoing investigations seek to uncover the extent of their involvement in similar crimes.
