Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Kenya Plans $824M IPO of State-Run Pipeline Company
Kenya is planning to sell a big part of a company called Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) to the public.
This is called an Initial Public Offering (IPO), and it's the first big one in Kenya in over a decade.
The government wants to raise about $824 million by selling 65% of KPC.
This money will be used to build things like roads and schools.
KPC is important because it moves fuel from the port to places all over Kenya and nearby countries.
The government is doing this because Kenya has a lot of debt and needs money for big projects.
Many people are interested in buying shares, and experts think there might be more demand than available shares.
This IPO is a big deal for Kenya's economy and shows that the country is trying new ways to get money for important projects.
Kenya plans to raise $824.1 million through an IPO of a 65% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).
The IPO will be the largest in Kenya since 2008, with 11.8 billion shares offered at KES 9 per share.
KPC operates a 1,342 km pipeline network, transporting 14 billion litres of petroleum products annually.
Proceeds will be used for infrastructure development as Kenya seeks to reduce its debt burden.
The IPO has seen high investor interest, with experts anticipating an oversubscription.
- Who
- Kenya's government, led by President William Ruto
- What
- Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
- When
- IPO opened on 19 January and closes on 19 February
- Where
- Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Kenya
- Why
- To raise funds for infrastructure and reduce reliance on debt
- Company
- Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
- IPO Amount
- $824.1 million (106.3 billion KES)
- Stake Sold
- 65%
- Shares Offered
- 11.8 billion
- Offer Price
- KES 9 ($0.070) per share
- Company Valuation
- $1.27 billion (163.6 billion KES)
- Pipeline Network
- 1,342 km (834 miles)
- Annual Transport Capacity
- 14 billion litres (3.7 billion gallons) of petroleum products
- IPO Period
- 19 January to 19 February
- Kenya's Debt
- 72% of GDP in 2023
- Funding Goal
- 5 trillion KES to develop economy