Kenyan Senators are pushing for the establishment of a national strategic oil reserve to cover at least six months of the country's fuel consumption.

• The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has been given 12 months to develop a framework for this reserve.
• The framework will be developed in collaboration with the National Treasury and anchored on the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK).
• The recommendations stem from a committee report investigating irregularities in Kenya’s fuel supply chain, exacerbated by recent global energy supply disruptions.

The Kenyan government significantly increased its domestic borrowing in July 2026, raising Sh138.25 billion to meet its financial obligations as the new fiscal year began.

• The amount borrowed was a 105.5 percent increase compared to Sh67.26 billion in July 2025.
• This increased borrowing by the National Treasury is intended to cover spending needs and debt servicing, which stood at Sh113.75 billion in July.
• The Treasury plans to raise a total of Sh918.1 billion domestically for the full fiscal year and is exploring various debt instruments and market development measures.

Kenya's Senate Energy Committee has directed the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum to establish a digital system for real-time monitoring of fuel stocks within six months to enhance fuel security.

• The system aims to provide real-time data on fuel stocks and imports to government agencies.
• Key stakeholders include the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).
• This directive follows an inquiry into alleged irregularities during an emergency fuel procurement in March 2026, highlighting supply chain weaknesses.