Fuel crisis highlights important role of independent distributors

Long queues at petrol stations and the trading of accusations between government and oil marketers has been the order of the day amid the persistent shortage of fuel. The government insists there is enough fuel to sustain the country for the next 22 days.

This raises the question, why is this precious commodity not reaching the consumers? While all eyes have been focussed on big players like Rubis and Vivo, one of the key players that have been kept on the fence is the Kenya Independent Petroleum Distributors Association (Kipeda).