KPC foils attempt to steal fuel through illegal pipeline connection in Mombasa

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) thwarted a scheme to steal fuel through an illegal pipeline connection in Mombasa County. The illicit activity was discovered by KPC's security and maintenance personnel on Monday, November 2, 2026, during a routine inspection. The teams identified the unauthorized link between Pumping Station 14 and Pumping Station 15, then secured the area to stop the presumed offenders from accessing the petroleum products.

KPC promptly informed Chaani Police Station, initiating a thorough investigation to identify those responsible for the attempted theft. Dinah Kirwa, KPC's General Manager for Human Resource and Administration, praised the company's emergency and response teams for their quick detection and disruption of the criminal operation. She emphasized that the incident is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities.

Kirwa confirmed that no petroleum products were lost during the incident, crediting KPC's monitoring teams for promptly identifying and securing the illegal connection. KPC has invested in advanced technological and physical surveillance systems to safeguard its 1,342-kilometre pipeline network across the country. These systems include security intelligence, advanced leak detection, and safety technologies that can identify suspicious activities and potential threats to critical infrastructure in real-time.

The company has also implemented internationally benchmarked safety protocols to minimize operational, environmental, and reputational risks associated with its pipeline operations.