Recent media reports have raised concerns about the Uganda National Oil Company Limited’s (UNOC) first shipment of petroleum products, which attracted a bond fee from the Kenya Ports Authority, and allegations of under-declaration. UNOC clarified that petroleum imports through Kenya are managed by the Supply Planning and Vessel Scheduling Committees, overseen by Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.
At a meeting on May 22, 2024, UNOC was allocated 65,000 MT of diesel for July delivery. Due to a government-to-government agreement, UNOC’s 80,000 MT shipment was split, with 65,000 MT prioritized for July and the remaining 15,000 MT for August. The cargo ship SINBAD discharged 80,000 MT of diesel at Mombasa Port on July 5, 2024. UNOC assured that future imports will comply with the Petroleum Supply Act, 2003, and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a secure petroleum supply for Uganda.
Below is a copy of the official communication.
