Kenya Pipeline, KEBS ink Ksh45M petroleum testing deal 

By , July 7, 2025

All petroleum cargoes entering Kenya will tested at Kenya Pipeline Company’s (KPC) state-of-the-art, ISO 17025-accredited laboratories. 

The company has signed a three-year strategic Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) valued at an estimated Ksh45 million to transform the national fuel testing regime. 

This will be done by leveraging KPC’s network of seven technically equipped laboratories, six of which are dedicated to petroleum testing and one to environmental analysis. 

Officially signed at KPC headquarters in Nairobi, the partnership marks a pivotal step in strengthening petroleum quality assurance and accelerating trade facilitation at Kenya’s key entry points.  

Speaking at the signing ceremony, KPC Managing Director Joe Sang highlighted the transformative impact of the agreement, stating that the collaboration between the two organisations serves as a bold step towards deepening trust and efficiency in the country’s petroleum sector. 

“Having our seven accredited laboratories directly support Kebs testing will cut down fuel clearance times, promote transparency and strengthen Kenya’s reputation as a regional energy leader,” he said. 

Sang added that operationalising this agreement following their ISO 17025:2017 accreditation ensures that every petroleum cargo entering Kenya is tested in full compliance with global standards. 

“This will reinforce confidence among consumers, oil marketers and international stakeholders and is a win for Kenya’s competitiveness as an energy, logistics and aviation hub,” he said.

The laboratories, strategically located within major depots and at the Kipevu Oil Terminal in Mombasa, are equipped to deliver rapid, accurate, and internationally benchmarked results using globally recognized ASTM and Energy Institute (EI) standards.

KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari expressed confidence in KPC’s testing capabilities, stating that the collaboration with KPC is a landmark development in their ongoing commitment to uphold and advance quality standards within the petroleum sector. 

“We are confident that this partnership will drive efficiency, reduce logistical complexities and significantly contribute to the overall safety and reliability of the fuel supply chain.” 

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