Uganda: Kenyan Pipeline Blamed for Fuel Shortage

THE cause of short fuel supply in the country is low capacity of the Kenyan pipeline, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has said.

“The Kenyan pipeline is facing frequent shutdowns arising from power and other mechanical breakdowns. It is reported that power supply to the line is inadequate and the transformers are stripping frequently,” a statement by the ministry revealed.


According to the ministry, the Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline has a capacity of 440 cubic metres per hour, while the Nairobi-Eldoret/Kisumu line has 220.

“This capacity was sufficient to meet the demand of both Kenya and exports to hinterland countries. With time, demand has grown beyond what was estimated and these capacities are now not adequate,” the ministry explained.

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