MOMBASA,July 2026 -Kenyan households and businesses are set for a major drop in energy costs as construction of the massive Taifa Gas LPG Terminal at the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mombasa nears final completion.
The flagship infrastructure project launched following a February 2023 groundbreaking by President William Ruto, is designed to reshape Kenya’s energy landscape through strategic private sector investment, increased market competition, and bulk import capabilities.
Spanning a 30-acre site just four kilometers from the Port of Mombasa, the modern terminal features 12 spherical storage tanks with a combined capacity of 30,000 metric tonnes, with structural provisions for future expansion.
The site, once a hilly landscape, underwent extensive earthworks to become one of East Africa’s largest bulk storage and distribution hubs for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Construction of the primary storage tanks is now complete, with engineers currently conducting rigorous safety testing alongside the steady installation of pipeline networks, electrical systems, and modern instrumentation.
According to Internal Security and National Coordination Principal Secretary (PS) Dr Raymond Omollo, CBS, the facility directly fulfills the Head of State’s vision to make clean cooking energy accessible and affordable for all Kenyans.
”When President Ruto pledged to lower the cost of cooking gas for Kenyan households, he envisioned a future driven by strategic private sector investment, expanded infrastructure, and increased competition across the LPG value chain,” Dr Omollo said. “The near-completion of the Taifa Gas LPG Terminal is a major step towards that goal.”
By enabling high-volume bulk importation and streamlined regional supply chains, the Dongo Kundu terminal is expected to eliminate chronic import bottlenecks, break market monopolies, and drive down retail prices for consumers.
Beyond long-term energy security, the project has already served as an economic lifeline for coastal communities, generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs during construction, with hundreds more permanent operational roles expected once full commercial operations begin.
Highlighting the state’s role in protecting critical national infrastructure, Dr Omollo reassured investors and the public that security agencies are fully aligned to safeguard the facility and its supply lines.
”The State Department for Internal Security and National Administration continues to support the implementation and management of the facility by fostering a secure operating environment,” Dr Omollo emphasized.
“Through strengthened coordination among regulatory and security agencies, we are ensuring the safe handling, controlled distribution, and uninterrupted supply of LPG across the country.”
