The Kenyan government is partnering with private sector investors to establish a strategic petroleum reserve in Mombasa, aiming to enhance energy security and mitigate the impact of global supply shocks.

• Kenya plans to create a national fuel buffer system, as it currently relies solely on import schedules.
• Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the ongoing discussions for the contingency storage facility.
• Kenya imported 5.2 million tonnes of petroleum products in 2024, highlighting its significant reliance on imports, often obtained through government-to-government deals.