A 30,000‑metric‑tonne liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal is under construction at the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited site in Changamwe, Mombasa, with Sahara Group as the developer.

The terminal is slated for completion within 18 months, after which it will increase Kenya’s LPG storage capacity and improve supply reliability.

Petroleum Principal Secretary Kello Harsama announced that the government aims to connect 10 million households to piped gas by 2028, working with private‑sector partners to expand the reticulation network.

Current per‑capita LPG consumption stands at 8.9 kg, indicating a substantial gap between the target and existing household usage.

Adoption of clean cooking fuels remains low, especially in schools where 93 % still rely on non‑clean methods, underscoring the challenge of expanding affordable access.

The impact of the new terminal on consumers will depend on how increased storage translates into distribution networks, pricing structures and connection costs, particularly for low‑income households.

Improved LPG availability could also benefit schools by reducing exposure to smoke from firewood and other traditional fuels, should affordable supply be secured.

Achieving the 2028 connection goal will therefore require not only storage investments but also expanded distribution infrastructure and measures to keep the fuel affordable for end‑users.