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August 3, 2026
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Uganda takes control of Kenya Pipeline as Museveni secures veto power, two board seats

Uganda takes control of Kenya Pipeline as Museveni secures veto power, two board seats

Uganda has gained board seats and veto powers at KPC, raising concerns over Kenya's control of its strategic fuel transport infrastructure...

✨ Key Highlights

Uganda has effectively gained control over the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) by securing veto power over the CEO's appointment and dismissal, along with two board seats.

  • Uganda now holds veto power over KPC's Chief Executive hiring and firing.
  • The Permanent Secretaries for Finance and Energy of Uganda, Dr Ramathan Ggoobi and Irene Bateebe, have been appointed to the KPC board.
  • These appointments took effect on July 28, granting President Yoweri Museveni's government significant influence over Kenya's fuel infrastructure.

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