×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Ruto lures foreign investors to NSE with promise of Kenya Pipeline listing

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

President William Ruto during a symbolic bell-ringing ceremony at the London Stock Exchange. [PCS]

The government has said it will sell the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) to private investors in the course of this year through an Initial Public Offer (IPO).

President William Ruto announced plans to privatise KPC on Wednesday during his visit to the UK. KPC, which ensures smooth flow of petroleum products in the country and the region through its network of pipelines and storage facilities, has been termed a strategic asset and many Kenyans have in the past argued against bringing on board private sector players.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Business
Big win for Ruto as court clears path for sale of key State firms
Business
PwC now seeks buyers for Koko Networks assets
Business
Kenya Pipeline Company IPO extended by three working days
Enterprise
When fundamentals are stable but the patient is terrified