The first shipment of Ugandan oil imports has docked at the new Kipevu Oil Terminal at the Port of Mombasa as Kampala shifts from third-party importation of the critical commodity.

During the event, Ugandan Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa said Uganda was satisfied with the quality of refined petroleum products delivered through the Port of Mombasa.

 “ This is milestone by the Uganda National Oil Company and extended her gratitude to the Kenyan government in ensuring the smooth commencement of the imports.”

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director William Ruto noted that the operationalization of the new KOT had streamlined marine oil terminal operations, created synergy, and enhanced safety and operational excellence.


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Further, he revealed that the b facility handled 9,636,098 metric tons of petroleum products in the year 2023/2024, symbolizing the port's efficiency in attracting more oil tankers to the Port of Mombasa.

Kenya’s Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban who represented Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir reiterated the government’s commitment towards ensuring the security and safety of the cargo.

Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Chairman Mathias Katamba and UNOC CEO Proscovia Nabbanja also expressed optimism following this development.