Oil companies in Kenya

History

The history of oil marketing in Kenya began in 1903 during colonial times.[1] Initially, kerosene was the main import in tins but later gasoline was imported in tins and drums.

Royal Dutch Shell established the first depot on the island of Shimanzi.[2]

Today

There are over 60 registered oil companies in Kenya. The industry is controlled by a major companies such as The British Petroleum (BP), Exxon Mobil, Shell, Total, Chevron with competition from some locally established companies such as KenolKobil and Dalbit Petroleum.

Registered oil companies

See also

References

  1. "Colonial Reports" (PDF). University of Illinois.
  2. Muema, Paul. "Strategies adopted by oil marketing firms in Kenya to remain competitive" (PDF). University of Nairobi.
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