The government, in partnership with the private sector, will distribute 4.4 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders across the country.

Speaking on X, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary David Chirchir, says the National Oil Company will distribute the first 1.3 million cylinders, while the private sector will dole out 3.1 million cylinders.

“The Government through the @NationalOilKE plans to distribute 1.3 million cylinders while the private sector distributes 3.1 million cylinders through their established distribution networks,” he stated on X.

Further, speaking on Friday during the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Growth Strategy workshop, he said that the strategy would boost the LPG uptake in the country from 7.5kg to 15kg per capita per year and enhance penetration from 24 percent to 70 percent by 2028.


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Additionally, he said the government, through the Kenya pipeline, will ensure effective importation, storage, and distribution of LPG in the country to boost LPG infrastructural development in Kenya.

“The workshop aimed to engage stakeholders in discussing ways to enhance collaboration & create a plan for successfully implementing the LPG strategies. It also sought to increase awareness of ongoing initiatives, review the proposed policy, & address any potential shortcomings,” he stated.