The government has assured Kenyans of adequate petroleum supplies despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, a key source of the country’s fuel imports.
In a statement on March 3, 2026, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi said the Ministry had reviewed the national supply and stock situation following concerns arising from instability in the region.
“In light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East region where our petroleum products supply is sourced, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has reviewed the supply and stock situation and wishes to advise as follows,” the CS said.
He confirmed that the country currently holds sufficient fuel stocks to meet both domestic and regional demand. “As at today, the country has sufficient stocks to cover both the country and the region. We have scheduled imports for delivery up to end of April 2026 and, therefore, as it stands, we are assured of security of supply,” Wandayi stated.
The cabinet secretary added that the Ministry is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and engaging government-to-government (G-G) suppliers to prepare contingency measures should the situation deteriorate further.
“We are closely monitoring the fluid situation as it evolves whilst engaging with our G-G suppliers for contingency planning,” he said.
Wandayi assured the public and industry stakeholders that the government remains vigilant and ready to act to prevent any disruption in supply.
“We wish to assure the public and all stakeholders that the Ministry remains alert and shall continue taking necessary actions to ensure there is uninterrupted supply,” he noted, adding that the Ministry would keep the country adequately informed.
The statement comes amid global concerns over potential supply chain disruptions following heightened geopolitical tensions, but authorities maintain that Kenya’s current fuel reserves and scheduled imports are sufficient to cushion the country in the short term.
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