Kenya · Regulatory
Crude oil in Kenya
JurisdictionKenya
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
Crude oil imports controlled by government Open Tender System (OTS). Private companies CANNOT independently import crude oil.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import Crude oil into Kenya?
- No. Crude oil imports controlled by government Open Tender System (OTS). Private companies CANNOT independently import crude oil.
- What license is typically required?
- Crude oil imports controlled by government Open Tender System (OTS). Private companies CANNOT independently import crude oil.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Kenya rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Kenya is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
Other products in Kenya