The Ministry of Energy has confirmed that the construction of Kisumu oil jetty will begin in two weeks’ time.
Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter on Monday said the tendering process was complete.
The Sh1.5 billion project will facilitate increased trade in petroleum products with neighbouring countries through Kisumu.
CS Keter said the construction will take six months.
Kenya Pipeline Company floated an international tender for construction of the facility on January 18.
Keter said, “The jetty will increase KPC’s competitive edge in the region as the leading oil transporter. It will also expand the export market into Uganda and mines in northern Tanzania by creating an integrated marine fuel transportation system in the region. This will make it more efficient and commercially viable and reduce transportation costs for the oil marketing companies.”
He was speaking in Kisumu during the official launch of the KPC promotional tariff.
The CS said the government will ensure the project is completed within the specified period.
“The government is committed to ensuring smooth and quick delivery of oil and other petroleum products and the construction of this jetty is a confirmation,” Keter said.