Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has assured Kenyans that the transportation of petroleum products will remain safe and uninterrupted despite a strike notice issued by the Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union (KPOWU).
In a statement dated October 9, 2026, the company said it had received the union’s strike notice and was engaging its leadership to resolve the issues raised.
KPC said discussions with the union were ongoing, including through third-party interventions facilitated by the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE).
“KPC will continue to prioritize the welfare of its employees and the safe, reliable and uninterrupted transportation of petroleum products for Kenya and the region,” the company said.
KPC Speaks on Fuel Supply After KPOWU Issues Strike Notice
The company maintained that it was committed to implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and complying with labour laws governing its relationship with union employees.
KPC said it valued its longstanding relationship with the union and believed it could resolve the outstanding issues through established industrial relations mechanisms and constructive engagement.
The company added that public exchanges would not help resolve the dispute and pledged to continue discussions through appropriate channels. KPC said it would provide further updates as necessary.
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Why Workers Are Striking
The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union (KPOWU), led by Secretary General George Okoth, has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) over unresolved labour disputes.
The notice, issued on Friday, October 9, 2026, gives the company seven days to address the union’s grievances before workers down their tools.
If the dispute remains unresolved, the planned industrial action could disrupt the transportation of petroleum products across Kenya and the wider East African region.
KPOWU represents employees across Kenya’s petroleum, gas and energy sectors, including fuel attendants, depot workers, drivers, refinery personnel, LPG technicians and mechanics working in oil and gas companies.
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KPOWU has accused KPC management of failing to address long-standing staff concerns, including disputes over workers’ rights, performance incentives, overtime claims and the terms of employment for staff integrated from the former Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL).
The union has also raised concerns over management decisions affecting staff medical arrangements and restructuring initiatives, adding to disagreements over employee welfare and the implementation of employment terms.
What The Union Does
KPOWU negotiates Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with employers to improve workers’ wages, allowances and job security.
The union also provides legal representation and supports dispute resolution under Kenya’s labour laws.
In addition, it advocates for workplace safety by pushing for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007, including the provision of protective equipment and hardship allowances for workers.
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