The Kenya Pipeline Company has assured the public of sufficient fuel stocks at all its terminals to meet national demand, despite reports of shortages in at least 13 counties. The Kenya Transporters Association warns of a looming logistics crisis due to rationing and withdrawn credit facilities. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has been summoned to parliament over a related fuel scandal.
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) released official stock figures as of April 8, 2026, showing ample fuel at its terminals. The Kipevu Oil Storage terminal in Mombasa holds 29,648 cubic metres of super petrol, 37,291 cubic metres of diesel, and 60,977 cubic metres of jet fuel. Other depots like Nairobi (50,024 cubic metres super petrol, 55,245 diesel), Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisumu also report substantial volumes.
"We wish to assure the public that there is sufficient fuel in all of our terminals and depots and that the products meet national and international quality standards," KPC stated. Acting Managing Director Pius Mwendwa added, "The fuel stocks are sufficient to meet current and projected national demand, with continuous product movement and replenishment across all our terminals and depots."
Reports indicate shortages hitting at least 13 counties, including North Rift, Western, Central, and Coast regions as well as Nairobi. Eldoret has been hardest hit with over 20 stations closed, while motorists in Machakos, Embu, Isiolo, Nanyuki, and Mombasa face long queues or shut pumps.
The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) wrote to the government, EPRA, Ministry of Energy, KPC, and oil marketing companies on April 8, citing widespread rationing, refusal of bulk sales, and withdrawal of credit. "If indeed the country has sufficient fuel, then the market must reflect this reality immediately and consistently," KTA stated, demanding transparency on stocks and causes like hoarding.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi will appear before the National Assembly Energy Committee on April 9 alongside KPC and EPRA to address the shortages and a Ksh4.8 billion substandard fuel scandal that led to resignations.
