A new AutoGas (LPG) fueling station has been opened in Eldoret, marking a step in Kenya’s broader transition toward cleaner and more affordable transport fuels, particularly in secondary cities where vehicle emissions and fuel costs continue to rise.
The station, launched through a partnership between Oryx Energies and Gasfil Kenya, is intended to support the growing number of motorists and commercial transport operators shifting away from petrol toward lower-carbon alternatives such as LPG and hybrid vehicles.
“Our plan is to see whether we can be able to [open] at least five more stations in the year 2026,” says Gasfil Kenya, Managing Director, James Macharia.
Eldoret, a major logistics and agricultural hub in western Kenya, has been identified as a strategic location for piloting cleaner transport infrastructure outside the capital.
AutoGas, liquefied petroleum gas adapted for vehicles, produces lower carbon emissions than petrol and diesel and has gained attention as a transitional fuel in countries where full electrification remains constrained by cost and grid capacity.
“We are partnering with Gasfuel, because they are the major pioneers in Kenya in this field. And with the expertise and our expertise in retail and of course, sourcing of gas is concerned,” said Oryx Energies, Regional Manager East Africa, James Ngugi.
Transport operators converting to LPG can reduce fuel expenses by an estimated 30 to 40 percent, potentially improving incomes while lowering emissions.
“As you know, Autogas or LPG is one of the sources of fuel that are clean. And also, with regards to vehicles performance, it’s actually been proven to be a better fuel,” said Ngugi.
Beyond fuel savings, the initiative is expected to stimulate local employment through vehicle conversion services, maintenance, and safety inspections, areas that are beginning to form a new skills base within the transport sector.
“We have a team that has been sourced from different polytechnics and colleges within Eldoret City. They are learning how to convert vehicles, how to service them. So, we are actually doing a lot of job creation,” said Gas Fuel Limited, Managing Director, James Macharia.
Kenya has been pushing for decarbonisation of transport by encouraging motorists to embrace cleaner alternative fuels such as LPG offered at the Eldoret AutoGas station.
The transport sector currently accounts for 57% of the total energy-related carbon emissions in Kenya.
