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January 20, 2026
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KPC to cut reliance on oil business, invest in LPG and fibre optic networks

KPC to cut reliance on oil business, invest in LPG and fibre optic networks

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 20 - Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) plans to reduce its dependence on petroleum-related business from 95 per cent to 81 per cent by 2030 Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) plans a significant diversification strategy to reduce its reliance on petroleum business from 95 per cent to 81 per cent by 2030. This shift will involve major investments in non-petroleum sectors.

  • The diversification will focus on investments in fibre optic connectivity and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) infrastructure.
  • KPC plans to develop an LPG bulk import handling and storage facility in Mombasa and expand its fibre optic cable (FOC) business.
  • Despite the diversification, petroleum demand remains strong, with total regional demand reaching 13 million cubic metres in the 2024/25 financial year, and Uganda accounting for 65 per cent of transit demand.

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