NAIROBI, Kenya — The government has taken a major step towards expanding public participation in state assets after Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi officially launched the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Speaking at the opening bell ceremony, Mbadi said the KPC listing reflects a renewed drive by the government to deepen Kenya’s capital markets while allowing citizens to directly invest in strategic national infrastructure.
He noted that the IPO forms part of wider economic reforms aimed at strengthening corporate governance in state-owned enterprises, improving accountability, and mobilising domestic capital for development.
“Through this listing, Kenyans are being given an opportunity to own a stake in one of the country’s most critical infrastructure companies,” Mbadi said, adding that the move would also enhance transparency and operational efficiency at KPC.
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The Treasury CS explained that bringing KPC to the bourse is expected to increase liquidity at the NSE, broaden the investor base and provide long-term financing to support the expansion and modernisation of the country’s fuel transportation network.
Kenya Pipeline Company plays a central role in the petroleum supply chain, operating an extensive pipeline system that transports fuel across the country and into neighbouring East African markets.
Its strategic position and relatively stable revenues are expected to attract strong interest from both retail and institutional investors.
NSE officials welcomed the IPO, describing it as a vote of confidence in the capital markets and a signal of the government’s intention to use the exchange as a key vehicle for economic growth.
“This listing strengthens the NSE’s role in mobilising capital and promoting shared prosperity by enabling more Kenyans to participate in wealth creation,” an exchange official said.
Market analysts believe the KPC IPO could act as a catalyst for further listings of state-owned firms, helping to revive trading activity at the bourse and attract new investors.
The offer will remain open for subscription for a set period, after which KPC shares will be officially listed and begin trading on the NSE.
Government officials say the listing is part of a broader strategy to boost investor confidence, deepen financial inclusion and position Kenya as a regional capital markets hub.
The Kenya Pipeline IPO presents a rare and compelling opportunity for Kenyans to invest directly in one of the nation’s most strategic assets-its energy infrastructure.By participating in this landmark offering, citizens can take ownership in a company that underpins economic
