Edible Oil Import Graft – 2022

Scandal Overview

Overview Summary

In 2022, the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) imported KSh 16 billion worth of cooking oil, leading to a scandal. Allegations of procurement breaches and cronyism surfaced, resulting in charges against KNTC's Managing Director, Pamela Mutua. The case exposed governance problems in state corporations.

In 2022, KSh 16 billion (~US$124 million) worth of cooking oil was imported via the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). This importation sparked a major scandal with allegations including serious breaches of procurement laws and accusations that the deal was structured to benefit politically connected individuals or cronies. The Managing Director of KNTC, Pamela Mutua, was subsequently charged in connection with the irregularities. The case highlighted significant governance issues within state corporations.

Status:

Under Investigation

Date Reported: July 1, 2022

Parties Involved:

Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) Management
Pamela Mutua

Estimated Impact: KES 16,000,000,000.00

Last updated: June 18, 2025

Scandal Timeline

Jun 5, 2023

Pamela Mutua charged in court over the edible oil import scandal.

Mar 10, 2023

KNTC MD Pamela Mutua and other officials questioned by EACC.

Oct 15, 2022

Media reports detail alleged procurement breaches by KNTC.

Jun 1, 2022

Concerns first raised about large-scale edible oil importation plan.

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