KPC addresses Union strike threat to avert fuel supply crisis

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has issued an official statement clarifying its position on an impending labor dispute following a formal strike notice issued by the Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union (KPOWU).

In its statement released on October 9, 2026, KPC confirmed receiving the union's strike notice and noted media coverage of a press briefing held by KPOWU leadership earlier in the day.

The state-owned corporation emphasized its commitment to resolving employee grievances through established legal mechanisms and structured dialogue.

KPC affirmed its commitment to respecting and fully implementing the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) while complying with all applicable labor laws governing unionisable employees.

Management and union representatives remain in active discussions, with third-party facilitation provided by the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE).

Source: Citizen Digital