The lawyers representing self-proclaimed entrepreneur Ann Njeri, who is at the core of a contested Ksh.17 billion oil consignment import, have reported that she is ' sick and immobile'.
On Wednesday, the lawyers came before the National Assembly Energy Committee, where MPs stated that they addressed a letter to Njeri on November 17 requesting that he appear before the committee and provide further information about the oil importation saga, including verification of documents.
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"We received a letter from Njeri's lawyers late in the evening stating that it is with deep regret that we inform you that Ann Njeri will not be available as she is sick and immobile." "She will appear later," Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya stated.
The committee informed Njeri's lawyers that a summons will be issued if their client continues to fail to appear.
"We owe it to Kenyans to know the truth," said Kawaya, adding, "If I were her, I would be here." We don't believe she chose to disappear in good faith."
Diro Advocates stated in a letter to the National Assembly clerk on November 21 that "it is with humble regret that our client Ms. Ann Njeri Njoroge (Ann's Import and Exports Enterprises Limited) will not be able to make it for the invitation to meet with the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding the disputed oil consignment as she is indisposed and immobile."
"I can confirm that Anns Import and Export Enterprises Limited has not signed the transport and storage agreement as required under Regulation 6 of the Petroleum (Importation) Regulations, 2023 and cannot therefore qualify to be an oil marketing company," he said.
Chirchir also disclosed that Njeri's company applied to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on October 9, 2023, via the internet portal for a permit to import, export, and wholesale petroleum products.
He revealed that the application was rejected 20 days after assessment because the company did not meet the requirements.
