Kenya: Fuel and food shortages loom as shops remain closed

Kenyans could be in for tough times if the standoff over the presidential election results is not resolved soon as food and fuel shortages begin to bite.

Yesterday, motorists and airlines were already feeling the effects of fuel shortages as oil companies suspended distribution of the commodity due to insecurity and violence.


Shell Kenya had stopped distributing the commodity because of the volatile political environment but had resumed supplies countrywide in the afternoon, managing director Patrick Obath said.

As a result of the shortage, national carrier Kenya Airways suspended its flights to Kisumu but was operating normally to other destinations.

Daily Nation