The Kenya Pipeline Company's capacity to pump oil is overstretched, making further uptake of fuel impossible.
This is the reason for the current fuel shortage in parts of the country, Minister for Energy, Kiraitu Murungi said.
Energy minister Kiraitu Murungi said yesterday, that there is enough fuel in the country, however, this is faced with transportation and distribution problems.
Addressing journalists after a luncheon organised by Petroleum Institute of East Africa (PIEA) at local hotel, Kiraitu said his ministry was encouraging oil tankers to pick up stocks from Mombasa for transport to Kampala.
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Kenya Pipeline Company Can't Work Beyond Capacity
This is the reason for the current fuel shortage in parts of the country