The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has moved to explain the dispute over the vessel MT Haigui that has been taking place at Mombasa Port since October 11.
Two importers are fighting over ownership of Sh17 billion worth of diesel cargo, preventing ships from unloading it.
Marketing companies Guarana Energies Limited and Aramco reportedly each claim to own 100,000 tonnes of the diesel.
In a statement, KPA Board Chairman Benjamin Tayari said that according to available information, the MT Haigi loaded a total of 93,460 tonnes of diesel oil at the Yanbui Samlev terminal between September 20 and 28; It said it had sailed to an anchorage in Jeddah for cargo dopping. sampling.
He said Mt Haugi left Jeddah for Mombasa on September 30.
“Of the 93,460 tonnes of light oil disclosed, 49,091 tonnes were destined for Kenya, with the consignor being Aramco Trading Fujairah, appointed by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum. The remaining 44,3687 tonnes were destined for Uganda and South Sudan. , it was a transit shipment to neighboring counties, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” Tayali said.
He claimed that KPA was the consignor of all cargo and the consignee of all cargo, and that the cargo was loaded in Jeddah. It added that it is paying attention to the circulation of what is said to be a bill of lading. October 9, 2023, Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia.
“Since the voyage from Jeddah to Mombasa was 10 days, it is realistic that the ship arrived in Mombasa on October 11, 2023, even though it was loaded in Jeddah on October 9, 2023. Not,” the statement added.
KPA noted that with respect to fuel imports, KPA and all other relevant agencies must adhere to existing intergovernmental agreements.
“Therefore, KPA will review the manifest submitted prior to the call to confirm that the international oil marketer (shipper) is duly appointed by the Department of Energy and that the consignee is licensed. I'll check again.”
Lawyers have since raised alarm over the alleged disappearance of Njoroge, a billionaire who imports and exports domestic products.
Lawyer Cliff Ombeta claimed on Saturday that Mr Njoroge was summoned to DCI headquarters in Nairobi on Thursday.
But he said he hasn't heard from her since then.
“She has been missing for two days now. She is impossible to contact or trace,” Ombeta told reporters in Mombasa.
Ombeta said he contacted the police officer investigating the case, but the officer denied knowledge of her disappearance or the summons.
He claimed that two people had claimed ownership of 100,000 tonnes of oil, taking advantage of the fact that Mr Njeri did not have an oil import permit.
The lawyer said it all started on November 4, when the oil was in international waters as Njeri was looking for a buyer for it before entering Kenya.
Ombeta said the loaded vessel was prevented from leaving the pier and unloading the diesel until the ownership dispute was heard and decided.
