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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3 – President William Ruto has announced plans to list the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2025, as part of a broader push to privatise state-owned enterprises and attract global capital.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking during the ceremonial opening of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Ruto said the government is prioritising strategic privatisations to boost investor confidence and revitalise Kenya\u2019s capital markets.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have made a strategic decision to broaden Kenya\u2019s stock market appeal to both local and international investors by earmarking key state assets for privatisation through IPOs at the NSE,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Kenya Pipeline Company, a key player in petroleum transportation across Kenya and the region, is expected to benefit from new capital, improved transparency, and greater operational efficiency once listed.<\/p>\n

Under the Privatisation Act, 2023, such transactions must be approved by the Cabinet and overseen by the Privatisation Authority to ensure public interest and due process are upheld.<\/p>\n

The president noted that the listing will follow a structured, time-bound plan identifying state assets suitable for privatisation or private sector participation.<\/p>\n

If successful, the KPC IPO would mark a major step in deepening Kenya\u2019s capital markets, reducing the fiscal burden on government, and improving service delivery through private sector involvement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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