The Kenyan government is in discussions with private investors to construct a fuel buffer system in Mombasa, aiming to bolster energy security amidst global oil market volatility.

• Kenya currently lacks a national fuel buffer system, relying solely on scheduled fuel imports.
• The initiative involves collaboration with private sector players, according to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.
• The proposed facility seeks to mitigate risks from global supply shocks and geopolitical disruptions, a move prompted by rising import volumes (5.2 million tonnes in 2024).