Also known as: KPC · Kenya Pipeline Company, PLC
Kenya Pipeline Company — state-owned enterprise managing fuel transport infrastructure, recently partially privatised to fund the National Infrastructure Fund.
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The Standard
… There is no doubt that the Infrastructure Fund is one of President Ruto’s boldest visions, and if well managed, could revolutionise revenue sourcing for public projects.For seed capital, the government plans to leverage funds from the recent Kenya Pipeline Company IPO and the par …
Ambitious NIF can transform our public finance and growthCapital News
… He also pointed to Uganda’s acquisition of a stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company as an example of growing regional ownership of shared assets. …
Ruto Calls for Stronger Kenya–Tanzania Unity, Warns Against Regional Rivalry in Dodoma AddressThe Standard
… $13.226 billion (Sh1.71 trillion) as of April 29, equivalent to 5.6 months of import cover, down sharply from a record $14.022 billion (Sh1.81 trillion), a six-month import buffer reported on March 26 following the completion of a dual‑tranche Eurobond and Kenya Pipeline Company …
Forex reserves slide as Iran war tests Kenya economy firepowerThe Standard
… It is against this backdrop that the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has intensified efforts to engage surrounding communities through safety training programmes aimed at equipping residents with life-saving skills in light of the International Speaking during the session on Wednesd …
Kenya Pipeline steps up community safety drive amid rising fire incidentsCitizen Digital
… Just weeks ago, a similar waiver led to the arrest and resignation of former Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo, and Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang. …
Gov’t adjusts fuel standards amid global supply concernsThe Standard
… While Kenya Pipeline Company operates a substantial network of 1,342 kilometres with an annual handling capacity of about 14 billion litres, the issue is not only the overall size.The question is whether Kenya has enough redundancy, inland storage, and buffer capacity to withstan …
Lessons Kenya must take from the global shocks on fuel pricesCitizen Digital
… Amid investigations, senior government officials Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, and Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Managing Director Joe Sang were arrested and later resigned fro …
One Petroleum defends role in fuel import probe, says everything approved by Gov'tSenators 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Kenya has signed a new agreement with Rwanda enabling the landlocked country to import fuel through Kenya Pipeline Company's pipelines and storage systems, reversing a shift made over a decade ago when Rwanda rerouted imports through Tanzania. Oil marketers currently import about 90 per cent of Rwanda's fuel through Tanzania's Central Transport Corridor, with Kenya accounting for about 10 per cent.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has ordered a probe into payroll fraud and directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate after a sample audit of 12 State Departments uncovered suspected payroll irregularities worth Sh6.2 billion. The Cabinet approved a comprehensive payroll reform programme including government-wide audits, migration to a revamped payroll system, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and payroll data cleansing.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Principal Secretary for Petroleum says Kenya has adequate petroleum reserves sufficient to meet national demand for more than a month, with additional cargoes en route, and that fuel supply remains stable nationwide.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Volleyball Federation has released fixtures for the 2025–2026 National League quarterfinal playoffs, introducing a new top-eight knockout format where teams compete in best-of-three series from June 26–28, 2026, in Mombasa. Defending champions GSU face a low seeding after a turbulent regular season under the new system.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's climate interventions must move beyond policy commitments to place communities at the centre of action and create economic incentives for environmental protection, noting that the country faces increasingly visible climate impacts including droughts and floods.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is rallying African support to host the world's second-largest stock market in Nairobi, with government officials unveiling plans for the inaugural Africa Capital Week from August 31 to September 4 as part of President William Ruto's push for a reformed global financial architecture and efforts to enable NASDAQ to enter the continent.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
At a Capital FM Sustainability Town Hall, corporate and civil society leaders argued that meaningful development requires placing communities at the centre of economic growth and decision-making. The discussion examined the social pillar of ESG frameworks, with speakers emphasizing that businesses must address societal needs while ensuring people are protected, empowered and included in the development process.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Pipeline Company's General Manager for Strategy and Commercial Services told Capital FM's Sustainability Town Hall that sustainable growth requires placing communities and workers at the centre of economic progress, emphasising the importance of the social pillar of ESG frameworks, employee wellbeing, and organisations' accountability to employees, customers and communities.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
A Nairobi court has allowed withdrawal of criminal charges against Victor Ochieng Odhiambo, who was accused of forging an engineering degree to secure employment as a Senior ICT Officer at Kenya Pipeline Company, and ordered refund of his Sh300,000 cash bail.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has defended a Ksh.5 billion tax refund to oil marketers for a fuel cargo that was redirected to regional markets rather than consumed in Kenya. The authority also disclosed that the VAT reduction on fuel has cost the government Ksh.9.1 billion in foregone revenue.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gladys Ekaru, introduced to volleyball in 2016 by neighbour Lydia Lelei, has become a middle blocker and assistant captain of Kenya's national team Malkia Strikers, competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and captaining Kenya Pipeline Company to a third-place finish at the Africa women's club championships in Cairo.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto has reassigned two Principal Secretaries following the resignation of Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban over alleged substandard fuel importation. Kello Harsama moves from ASALs and Regional Development to replace Liban as Petroleum PS, while Caroline Karugu, the EAC Affairs PS, takes on an acting dual role in ASALs and Regional Development.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Petroleum workers have petitioned for the reconstitution of the Kenya Pipeline Company's board following an initial public offering earlier this year, seeking the restructuring to occur before a new managing director is hired.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues the government's response to rising fuel prices has been ineffective and contradictory, with officials ignoring warnings from economists and relying on defensive rhetoric rather than practical action. The writer criticizes controversial policy decisions including government divestiture from Kenya Pipeline Company and a government-to-government fuel import arrangement with Gulf states.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →