Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, Mohamed Liban, Joe Sang

Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria is a Kenyan lawyer and energy practitioner who has served as the Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) since June 30, 2021 (Wikipedia). He holds degrees from the University of Nairobi, University of Dundee, and University of Cumbria, and has a professional background in energy regulation (Wikipedia). Recently, Bargoria has been publicly reported in connection with a major fuel import scandal involving allegations of financial misconduct. As of April 2026, he, along with other top energy officials, faces charges under Kenya’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act and the Penal Code, with potential penalties of up to 10 years in jail. The charges relate to the importation of 69 million liters of allegedly substandard fuel linked to an emergency procurement deal worth approximately Sh4.8 billion. Bargoria was detained over several days during investigations conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and was subsequently released on police bail. The case remains under investigation, and formal arraignment is pending (allAfrica; Eastleigh Voice). There are no publicly reported allegations of personal corruption, fraud, or convictions against Bargoria prior to this recent scandal. The case is ongoing, and no court verdict has been issued at this time.