Kenya Ports Authority: 55 ships to arrive within two weeks to contain fuel crisis
Massive fuel and food shipments arrive in Kenya to support the market
Written by Muhammad Imran
The Kenyan Ports Authority announced that at least 55 ships, including four oil tankers, are expected to arrive at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu over the next 14 days, a move that should ease concerns about Fuel supply crisis Ongoing.
Massive fuel and food shipments arrive in Kenya to support the market
The incoming ships are carrying a variety of cargoes, including fuel products, butane gas, palm oil, fertilizers, wheat, vehicles, steel products, and containers, indicating continued activity at the country’s main maritime entry points despite recent concerns about supply chains.
This announcement comes at a time when motorists and transport companies across the country have expressed concern about intermittent fuel shortages and fears of potentially higher prices during the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) review scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026.
The ships expected to arrive are carrying fuel, butane gas, wheat, and oil.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) indicated that the ships expected to arrive at the two ports include 31 container ships, 16 conventional cargo ships, four car carriers, and four oil tankers, with the aim of replenishing fuel stocks and supporting shipping operations.
Among the ships expected to arrive at the port is the “Jan Raspil” loaded with butane gas, while other ships such as “Vera”, ”Dorado” and ”Melati 4” are transporting shipments of palm oil destined for the Kenyan market.
The ship schedule also shows the continued arrival of bulk wheat shipments, including the vessels “My Dream”, ”Gramba”, ”Gemini”, and ”Andreas K”, as Kenya seeks to stabilize food and industrial supply chains amid increasing global logistical pressures.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has confirmed that 55 vessels are expected to call at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu over the next 14 days, according to the projected schedule. These vessels include 31 container ships, 16 conventional vessels, four car carriers, and four oil tankers.
The Kenya Transport Association (KTA) had expressed concern about what it described as a continuing fuel shortage affecting operations across the country, warning that this situation could negatively impact the movement of goods and supply chains.
In a statement issued on May 8, the association called on the Ministry of Energy to clarify the status of the country's fuel reserves and explain the reason for the reported shortage.
The association added, "The Kenya Transport Association expresses its deep concern regarding the ongoing fuel shortage in the country, which is severely impacting transport operations.".
Lobbying groups have called for immediate action to ensure stable fuel supplies and urged the government to set a timetable for the resumption of normal supplies, noting that uncertainty in the sector is harming businesses and increasing operating costs.
However, government officials have confirmed that Kenya has sufficient fuel stocks, and reassured the public that the country’s strategic reserves remain stable despite regional and global concerns about supplies.
Fuel prices in Nairobi are currently 197.60 Kenyan shillings per liter for premium gasoline, 196.63 Kenyan shillings for diesel, and 152.78 Kenyan shillings for kerosene. Kenyans are now awaiting the latest review from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) amid expectations that upcoming oil shipments will stabilize the market and alleviate supply shortage concerns.
