Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary, Opiyo Wandayi, has called an emergency meeting with oil marketers. The move follows talks with fuel suppliers operating under Kenya’s government-to-government oil agreement.
Wandayi announced the meeting on March 10. He spoke during the listing of Kenya Pipeline Company at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
The CS said the meeting will take place the same day. He said discussions will focus on maintaining fuel supply stability.
Wandayi dismissed fears of an immediate fuel shortage in Kenya. He said authorities continue monitoring the global situation closely.
Kenya imports most of its petroleum products through government-to-government supply agreements. The arrangement involves several large Middle Eastern energy companies.
These companies include Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and Emirates National Oil Company.
Wandayi said the government remains in constant contact with these suppliers. Officials are discussing contingency plans in case regional tensions disrupt energy supply routes.
He said Kenya currently has adequate petroleum supply in the short term. Authorities will continue reviewing stock levels regularly.
The CS emphasized that ongoing discussions aim to ensure supply stability. “We continue engaging closely with our government-to-government suppliers,” Wandayi said.
He added that the government has no immediate reason to raise alarm.
Kenya’s precautionary actions follow escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran recently threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz.
The narrow waterway carries about 21 percent of global oil shipments. Any closure could disrupt international energy markets.
Shipping companies and energy buyers have begun monitoring developments closely. Energy analysts warn that disruptions could raise fuel prices worldwide. The ongoing conflict in the region has already heightened global supply concerns.
Authorities are also tracking a fuel tanker travelling through the Red Sea. The vessel carries petroleum products intended for Kenya’s market.
The Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Daniel Kiptoo, confirmed the monitoring effort.
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