NAIROBI, Kenya, June 29 – Kenya and Rwanda have signed three agreements establishing a government-to-government framework for the importation of refined petroleum products through the Northern Corridor.
The agreements comprise a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a Tripartite Agreement (TPA) and a Transport and Storage Agreement (TSA), paving the way for Rwanda to source bulk refined fuel through Kenya.
Under the arrangement, the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) will provide transportation and storage services for petroleum products destined for Rwanda using its pipeline network, storage facilities and the Kisumu Oil Jetty.
The deal is expected to increase fuel volumes transported through KPC’s infrastructure, boosting pipeline utilisation and storage capacity while strengthening trade between the two countries.
The first shipment under the new framework, designated RNEC 001/2026, is expected to arrive at the Port of Mombasa between September 4 and 6, marking the operational rollout of the agreement.
