Petroleum PS Harsama Assures the Country of Stable Fuel Stocks and Supply

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – The government has assured the public of a stable fuel supply, confirming that the country holds sufficient petroleum stocks to meet national demand, Petroleum Principal Secretary Kello Harsama stated that robust distribution networks are fully operational, dismissing concerns over potential shortages and emphasizing that supply chains remain secure across country.

Speaking during a familiarization tour of key petroleum facilities in the Coast Region, the PS said current fuel reserves are sufficient to meet national demand for more than a month, with additional cargoes already en route to further strengthen supply levels.

“Kenya has consistently maintained a stable and reliable fuel supply system that compares favourably with many countries in the region”, said Mr. Harsama.

“We have adequate stocks, additional cargoes on the way, and robust infrastructure that enables us to sustain supply and shield consumers from fuel shortages and price volatility,” He added.

The PS reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening strategic petroleum infrastructure, expanding storage capacity, improving efficiency across the supply chain and supporting investments that enhance Kenya’s position as a regional energy and logistics hub.

The tour included visits to the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL), a subsidiary of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC); the Kipevu Oil Terminal 2 (KOT 2) operated by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA); the VTTI terminal; and the Taifa Gas facilities in Dongo Kundu.

At KOT 2, the PS observed fuel offloading operations and noted the facility’s critical role in facilitating the importation and handling of petroleum products, thereby ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted fuel supply for Kenya and the wider East African region.

The tour underscored the administration’s commitment to modernizing the nation’s energy grid by fast-tracking infrastructure projects that expand local liquified petroleum gas (LPG) capacity and gas storage infrastructure to support the growing demand for clean cooking energy.

“Expanding storage capacity will enhance energy access, strengthen supply resilience, and accelerate Kenya’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions”.