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Kenya Pipeline Company

Also known as: KPC · Kenya Pipeline Company, PLC

Kenya Pipeline Company — fuel and crude oil transport infrastructure operator managing pipelines, storage, and distribution networks; currently undergoing refurbishment for crude exports and under Uganda's board governance following 2026 stake acquisition.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    … The Fund has already been capitalised with approximately Sh347 billion (approximately US$2.7 billion) from the partial privatisation of Safaricom PLC and Kenya Pipeline Company, giving Kenya one of the largest pools of development capital on the continent. …

    How revolutionary National Infrastructure Fund will change Kenya
  3. Capital News

    … Benedict Oramah, Kenya Commercial Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Russo, senior banking executive Richard James, Kenya Pipeline Company Board Chairperson Faith Boinett, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge and the chairperson of the s …

    CS Mbadi Defends National Infrastructure Fund Appointments, Says Selection Was Merit-Based
  4. Citizen Digital

    … He explained that the project passes close to the Kenya Pipeline Company's oil terminal and storage facilities, necessitating the construction of a 265-metre retaining wall alongside the relocation of key utility infrastructure. …

    KPA boss Ruto defends Ksh.8.3B port road project, Ksh.400M helicopter procurement
  5. The Standard

    … EAEC resident engineer Stephen Wasike explained that the project which begins from the Gantry workshop to the Gate 18/20 involves a viaduct where a bridge will have to be constructed for One stop centre where Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) pipeline and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) …

    KPA defends Sh8.344b Mombasa port road infrastructure project
  6. Citizen Digital

    … At the same time, the President announced that KSh350 billion has been mobilised for the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), noting that the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering raised KSh106 billion and the Safaricom share sale KSh244 billion. …

    I will not allow tribal politics to thrive in Kenya - Ruto
  7. Citizen Digital

    … At the same time, the President announced that KSh350 billion has been mobilised for the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), noting that the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering raised KSh106 billion and the Safaricom share sale KSh244 billion. …

    I will not allow tribal politics to thrive in Kenya - Ruto
  8. The Standard

    … According to Ruto, the government has mobilized Sh350 billion for the fund through investments, including resources from Kenya Pipeline Company and Safaricom shares. …

    Ruto warns against tribal politics, empty rhetoric
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Kindiki said the Fund has already received Ksh.100 billion from the sale of a stake in Kenya Pipeline Company and Ksh.245 billion from a similar sale in Safaricom. …

    Kindiki defends sale of government shares in companies, says will reduce borrowing
  10. June 2026
  11. The Standard

    … The Kenya and Rwanda agreement will enable the landlocked country to use Kenya Pipeline Company’s (KPC) network of pipelines and storage tanks for the importation of fuel to Rwanda. …

    Kenya in pact to reclaim Rwanda's fuel transit market
  12. The Standard

    … Kenya also signed petroleum cooperation agreements with Rwanda and South Sudan, allowing the two countries to import refined petroleum products through Kenya's infrastructure, including the Port of Mombasa, Kenya Pipeline Company network and the Northern Corridor. …

    Ruto orders payroll fraud probe amid a ballooning wage bill
Business

Rwanda receives first petroleum shipment via Kenya Northern Corridor

The News

Rwanda received its first consignment of 40,000 metric tonnes of refined petroleum products through Kenya's Northern Corridor following a June agreement between the two countries, with Kenya's Energy Cabinet Secretary stating the framework is expected to increase volume tenfold in coming years.

1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Rwanda receives first petroleum shipment via Kenya Northern Corridor

    Rwanda received its first consignment of 40,000 metric tonnes of refined petroleum products through Kenya's Northern Corridor following a June agreement between the two countries, with Kenya's Energy Cabinet Secretary stating the framework is expected to increase volume tenfold in coming years.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. UGM calls for halt to $16 billion Dangote refinery in Lamu

    The United Green Movement Party has opposed the planned Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu, calling it a "scam" and questioning its economic and environmental impact. The party claims the project involves allocation of ancestral communal land worth over Sh50 billion to Dangote for free and without tax exemptions, while the indigenous community receives no compensation.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Cabinet Secretary names new heads for EPRA, KETRACO and GDC

    Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has appointed Edward Kinyua as EPRA Director-General, Tom Odhiambo as KETRACO managing director and chief executive, and Stephen Kipsang as GDC managing director and chief executive, effective immediately, following rigorous recruitment processes.

    30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Kenya, Rwanda activate fuel import route via Mombasa port

    Kenya and Rwanda have launched a government-backed framework for bulk petroleum imports through the Northern Corridor, with the first 40,000-metric-tonne cargo arriving at Mombasa's Kipevu Oil Terminal 2. Kenya's Energy Cabinet Secretary said the arrangement is projected to grow petroleum volumes transiting the Northern Corridor to Rwanda tenfold over coming years.

    29 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kenya, Rwanda activate fuel import route via Mombasa port

    Kenya and Rwanda have launched a government-backed petroleum import framework through the Northern Corridor, with a 40,000-metric-tonne cargo arriving at Mombasa's Kipevu Oil Terminal 2. The two countries project a tenfold growth in petroleum volumes moving through this route over the coming years.

    29 September 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Kenya secures Rwanda fuel supply deal, first cargo at Mombasa

    Kenya has secured a major share of Rwanda's fuel imports under a June 29 framework deal, with 40,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel arriving at Mombasa Port on Tuesday. The Energy Cabinet Secretary said the arrangement will grow Rwanda-bound volumes through Kenya's Northern Corridor tenfold, from 60,000 to 600,000 cubic metres annually.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Kenya secures Rwanda fuel deal with 40,000-tonne shipment

    Kenya has begun supplying fuel to Rwanda under a June framework agreement, with 40,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel arriving at Mombasa Port. Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi said the deal is expected to grow Rwanda-bound volumes through the Northern Corridor tenfold, from 60,000 to 600,000 cubic metres annually.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Kenyan marketers adopt AI while prioritizing human creativity

    Marketing professionals in Kenya are increasingly using AI for routine tasks like research and presentations, but industry leaders emphasize that human creativity, curiosity, and judgment will remain central to the profession. The Top Marketers Club is hosting a conference in October focused on "The AI Powered Marketer," with leaders framing AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for marketing professionals.

    29 September 2026 · Capital News →

  6. Rwanda begins importing petroleum via Mombasa port

    Rwanda received 40,000 metric tons of petroleum at the Port of Mombasa's Kipevu Oil Terminal 2 as it shifts to using Kenya as its petroleum import route following agreements signed in June 2026. The Government-to-Government fuel importation programme will use Kenya Pipeline Company's network and storage tanks.

    29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. High Court orders state create complaints system for international bodies staff

    The High Court has ordered the Government to establish a formal complaints mechanism within nine months to protect Kenyans working for international and regional organisations that enjoy diplomatic immunity from rights violations. The ruling followed a finding that state officials violated a former African Union ECOSOCC member's constitutional rights by ignoring his complaint over an unlawful suspension.

    22 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Whistleblower alleges fraud in Kenya Pipeline IPO transaction

    A whistleblower represented by advocate Kennedy Oduor Wanyanga has written to investigative and oversight agencies alleging fraud, unlawful public fund payments, conflict of interest and integrity concerns surrounding the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO, and called for prosecution of culpable persons and recovery of allegedly misappropriated public funds.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Kenya targets 2027 crude oil exports via upgraded refinery facility

    Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is undertaking major refurbishment works at the Changamwe-based Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd (KPRL) to support storage and export of Lokichar crude oil, with exports targeted for 2027.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 29 August

  1. KPC signs 25-year oil storage deal with Gulf Energy

    Kenya Pipeline Company has signed a 25-year crude oil storage and handling contract with Gulf Energy E&P BV, projected to generate up to Sh93.68 billion in gross revenue, positioning the firm at the centre of Kenya's oil production plans.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. KRA struggles with Sh5.1 billion tax on rejected fuel cargo

    The Kenya Revenue Authority has been grappling for months with how to handle Sh5.1 billion in taxes paid by oil marketing companies for fuel aboard the vessel MT Paloma, which was rejected and ordered removed from the Kenyan market after failing to meet local standards and being imported outside the Government-to-Government framework.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Senators demand completion of energy officials probe

    Senators are pressing for the conclusion of an investigation into former energy sector chiefs, including ex-Petroleum PS Liban Mohamed, ex-KPC MD Joe Sang, and ex-EPRA boss Daniel Kiptoo.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Ex-energy chiefs remain under investigation, not cleared

    Former Petroleum PS Liban Mohamed, former KPC MD Joe Sang and former EPRA boss Daniel Kiptoo are still facing legal scrutiny and have not been exonerated in ongoing investigations related to their tenures in the energy sector.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Uganda wins veto power, two board seats at Kenya Pipeline Company

    Uganda has secured veto power over the hiring and firing of Kenya Pipeline Company's chief executive and won two board seats for its Permanent Secretaries of Finance and Energy, giving President Yoweri Museveni's government effective control over Kenya's fuel transport infrastructure.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

  1. KPC Foundation graduates 20 community fire marshals in Mukuru Viwandani

    The KPC Foundation, in partnership with the Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas, has graduated 20 community members from Mukuru Viwandani after completing Advanced Firefighting Levels I and II training. The initiative aims to boost emergency response capacity and reduce the impact of fires in the informal settlement, building on training already provided to 165 community members.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Government Owned Enterprises Act 2025 targets state-sector reform

    Kenya's new Government Owned Enterprises Act, 2025 seeks to reform state-owned enterprises through restructured governance and operational frameworks, aiming to address decades of inefficiency and misuse of public funds. The law promotes appointment of professional boards and exempts politically-affiliated persons from certain roles, though its success depends on implementation.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

  1. Nigeria's Asharami to build 30,000-tonne gas facility at KPRL

    Nigeria's Asharami Synergy will begin construction of a 30,000 metric tonne cooking gas storage facility at Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited in October 2026, with completion targeted for the end of 2028.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Union petitions court to remove Kenya Pipeline Company board chair

    The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court seeking to remove Kenya Pipeline Company Board Chair Faith Bett Boinett, alleging her appointment breached the Constitution and the Government Owned Enterprises Act, 2025, and claiming she has a conflict of interest due to her shareholding in Fastnett Energy Limited, which has a transport and storage agreement with KPC.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Safaricom sale, World Bank funding to boost forex reserves

    Kenya's foreign exchange reserves are set to reach a seven-month high following proceeds from the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom totalling Sh244.5 billion, World Bank funding of $750 million, and Kenya Pipeline Company privatisation receipts of Sh103.45 billion received in April, with the CBK expecting the shilling to remain stable.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 13 July

  1. National Infrastructure Fund establishes Kenya's largest development capital pool

    Kenya has established the National Infrastructure Fund with approximately Sh347 billion capitalised from partial privatisation of Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline Company, positioning it as one of Africa's largest pools of development capital. The Fund aims to mobilise long-term equity capital and systematically develop nationally significant infrastructure through commercially viable enterprises.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Treasury CS defends National Infrastructure Fund board appointments

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended appointments to the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) board, saying the selection process was transparent, competitive and merit-based, overseen by a seven-member independent panel comprising senior professionals from banking, legal and public sectors.

    11 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 9 July

  1. KPA managing director defends port road and helicopter spending

    Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Capt. William Ruto defended the authority's Ksh.8.3 billion port access infrastructure project and Ksh.400 million helicopter procurement, saying the works involve complex engineering beyond road construction, including a retaining wall and utility relocation near an oil terminal.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KPA defends Sh8.344b Mombasa port road infrastructure project

    Kenya Ports Authority has defended the Sh8.344 billion Port of Mombasa road infrastructure project, stating that the contract for the 1.8 kilometre project was competitively awarded to the lowest bidder and is 52 per cent complete with no cost variation. The project includes construction of a road, bridge, retention wall, drainage systems, and transfer of power line, water pipeline and ICT cables.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Ruto vows to prevent tribal politics from thriving in Kenya

    President William Ruto said he would not allow tribal politics to thrive and urged Kenyans to shun those who preach it, stating that national unity is the foundation of a strong society and that economic progress depends on collective effort and trust.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ruto vows to prevent tribal politics in Kenya

    President William Ruto urged Kenyans to reject tribal politics and those who preach it, saying national unity is the foundation of prosperity and that his government is focused on unity-driven development where economic progress depends on collective effort.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Ruto criticizes tribal politics and abusive political rhetoric

    President William Ruto criticized leaders using abusive language to stir ethnic divisions and urged Kenyans to judge politicians by their development record rather than divisive rhetoric. Speaking at a church service in Embu, Ruto said his administration will not tolerate tribal politics and ruled out collaborating with leaders who rely on tribalism, insults, and hate speech.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 3 July

  1. Kindiki defends government share sales to fund infrastructure projects

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the sale of the government's stake in listed agencies, saying it will raise funds for mega infrastructure projects and ease pressure to borrow or raise taxes. The National Infrastructure Fund has received Ksh.100 billion from the sale of a stake.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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