The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is targeting to increase its exports to over 50 per cent by the end of this month.
According to Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter, the company has already put in place measures to ensure the target is realised.
Speaking during the official launch of the KPC promotional tariff in Eldoret, Keter said tarrifs in all exit points of Nakuru, Kisumu and Eldoret had been lowered to 41.
Previously the tarrif was at 59 in Eldoret.
The CS revealed that KPC has recorded a growth export volumes since introducing a new tariff for transit products.
"We have seen a 20 per cent growth of exports to Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan and by the end of this month we want the exports to be over 50 per cent," said Keter.
''Out target is to reclaim market share in the region and this is why we are working on completing several projects that will enhance the company's efficiency," he added.
Keter further said he would be commissioning a point of loading facility at the Eldoret deport that will have the capacity to load four tracks within an hour.
[Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter. Photo/Courtesy]