KPC Managing Director, Mr. Joe Sang, hosted a breakfast meeting in Kampala with over 100 oil marketing companies (OMCs) operating in Uganda.
“We are here to listen to you. Your feedback will help us become better as we continuously address your concerns,” Mr. Sang said during his opening remarks.
KPC currently handles approximately 90% of petroleum products destined for the Ugandan market. In his address, Mr. Sang outlined key initiatives aimed at boosting operational efficiency across the petroleum supply chain. These include increased operational flexibility at Western Kenya terminals, expanded storage capacity of 110 million litres at Port Reitz, and the addition of a 10-million-litre AGO tank at Kisumu. He also highlighted the enhancement of Line 4’s flow rate from 350,000 litres to 510,000 litres per hour as part of immediate action steps.
In a related development, Mr. Sang announced that KPC will establish a liaison office in Uganda by January 2026 to streamline communication and swiftly resolve market issues. He also noted that preparations are well underway to list KPC shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Meanwhile, the company is progressing with the Eldoret–Kampala–Kigali pipeline project, which he said would ultimately reduce petroleum costs for consumers across the region.
Mr. Sang further invited Uganda OMCs to utilise the newly commissioned LPG truck-loading facility at Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL), and announced ongoing consultations with private partners to construct a common-user LPG facility soon.
The meeting was also attended by senior officials from the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), including Chairman Mr. Mathia Kataba and CEO Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja. Mr. Kataba hailed KPC as a “pivotal partner” in the regional petroleum supply chain and described it as a key driver of Uganda’s economic development.
Ms. Nabbanja noted that over 2.6 billion litres of product have passed through KPC’s infrastructure en route to Uganda—a figure expected to rise as the economy continues to grow. She urged OMCs to ensure timely evacuation of product to prevent congestion in KPC’s pipeline infrastructure. She also called for the creation of a senior-level task force to enhance visibility of ground-level challenges, including the need for better training of Ugandan oil marketers on KPC-KRA integration, among others.
KPC Board Member Mr. Chris Karani commended the MD for convening the forum, emphasizing the value of sustained stakeholder engagement in addressing challenges and improving operational efficiency.
Kenya’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Mr. Joash Maangi, praised the collaborative efforts of KPC and regional oil marketers, underscoring their vital role in regional integration and economic growth.
