The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) was established in 1973 to construct a pipeline
system to transport refined petroleum products from Mombasa to the hinterland.
The Company was also charged with the responsibility of operating and
maintaining the system.
Construction of the Mombasa — Nairobi system commenced in October 1976 and was
completed and commissioned in February 1978. Following its success and the need
to enhance supply of petroleum products to Western Kenya and the neighbouring
countries, KPC constructed the Western Kenya Pipeline Extension (WKPE), from
Nairobi - Nakuru - Eldoret and Kisumu.
The WKPE was commissioned in March 1994. KPC safely and efficiently transports
Motor Spirit Premium (MSP), Motor Spirit Regular (MSR), Automotive Gas Oil
(AGO), Jet A-1 and Illuminating Kerosene (IK). It plays a critical role in
ensuring an efficient and reliable supply of petroleum products for economic
growth and development in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Eastern Democratic Republic of
Congo, Northern Tanzania, Burundi and Southern Sudan.