The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the extension of the Kenya Pipeline Company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) to allow more investors time to participate.
The offer, which was initially scheduled to close today, February 19, 2026, at 5 p.m., will now remain open until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5 p.m.
The move follows feedback from retail investors who sought additional time to complete their applications and mobilize funds.
“KPC IPO is about democratizing ownership of one of Kenya’s strategic national assets. By leveraging digital platforms, we are making participation in capital markets simpler and more equitable,” stated PA managing Director Janerose Omondi
CMA Extends Kenya Pipeline IPO
In a notice dated February 19, 2026, by the privatization authority, the firm assured interested investors that the company’s IPO has been extended for three working days.
Also Read: Court Rules on Petition Challenging Kenya Pipeline Privatization
The extension follows public participation and stakeholder engagement forums conducted in relation to the Government’s privatization program, where several investors showed interest in the need for additional time to participate in the Offer.
According to the acting Privatization Authority Managing Director, Janerose Omondi, the move will provide time to finalize the investment decision.
“The extension is aimed at ensuring broader participation and will provide investors adequate time to finalize their investment decisions in line with our commitment to inclusivity and transparency,” stated Janerose.
CMA has also urged investors who have already submitted their applications not to take any further action.
Interested investors in IPO can make applications through:
- Stockbrokers
- Investment banks
- Authorized selling agents, such as banks
- KPC IPO portal
- Dialing *483*816#
KPC Listing Of IPO
Privatization authority stated that announcement of allocation Results will be conducted on 4 March 2026, which will be followed by electronic crediting of shares to the investors’ CDS Accounts.
Unsuccessful applications will be processed of ref by 6th March 2026.
Listing and trading of KPC Shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) will start on March 9th, 2026.
Earlier on, CMA authorized the integration of electronic CDS account opening into the KPC IPO platform in order to enhance convenience and participation in IPO.
Court Dismisses CoFeK Petition on KPC Privatization
In its ruling, the Court affirmed that it possessed full and proper jurisdiction to hear and determine the consolidated petitions.
Issues that were raised by the petitioners were constitutional in nature, related to the validity of the proposed privatization of the Kenya Pipeline Company.
Doctrines of ripeness, constitutional avoidance, and exhaustion were found inapplicable to oust the court’s jurisdiction.
The Court found that the process surrounding Sessional Paper No.2 of 2025 met the constitutional requirement for public participation, referencing standards established by the Supreme Court in the BAT case.
High Court has held that the government had taken reasonable steps in complying with public finance principles under Articles 201 and 227 of the Constitution.
According to the ruling, petitioners failed to demonstrate any violation of constitutional obligations regarding national security or consumer protection.
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