Stabex Boss Sues Gachagua Over Fuel Saga Claims
Politics Updated: 17 April 2026 14:06 EAT
Stabex Chairman Jackson Chebett
A fresh legal showdown is unfolding after Stabex International chairman Jackson Chebett filed a defamation suit against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over claims linking him to the controversial fuel importation saga.
The dispute centers on remarks in which Gachagua allegedly tied Chebett and his company to the government-to-government fuel supply arrangement, a deal that has sparked sustained political and public scrutiny.
In court documents, Chebett dismisses the allegations as false and damaging, maintaining that neither he nor Stabex International is involved in the G-to-G fuel framework. He argues that the statements have unfairly dragged his name into a high-profile controversy.
Chebett further rejects assertions that his business has links to President William Ruto, stating that his operations are independent and conducted within the law.
The suit accuses Gachagua of making the remarks recklessly and with malice, portraying Chebett as a beneficiary of alleged irregular state dealings—claims the businessman says are entirely unfounded.
According to the filing, the fallout has already caused reputational damage, disrupted business operations, and led to loss of opportunities, with the effects still being felt across his enterprises.
Chebett is seeking a court order to bar further publication of the statements, alongside a public apology and compensation for damages arising from the alleged defamation.
The case emerges amid broader controversy surrounding Kenya’s fuel importation system, where the G-to-G arrangement has triggered political friction and competing claims over transparency and accountability.
Even as the row escalates, Chebett insists his business track record remains clean, warning that unchecked allegations risk undermining investor confidence and distorting public perception.
The court battle now sets the stage for a high-profile clash between a prominent businessman and a former senior state official, with wider implications for the ongoing debate over fuel deals and political accountability in Kenya.
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