The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a thriving and investor-friendly environment where the private sector is encouraged and empowered to flourish.
This strategic pledge, aimed at unlocking the full potential of private enterprise, is seen as a key catalyst for job creation, especially for the nation's growing youth population.
Speaking during his official Lake Gas site visit, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, noted that this is a national effort to accelerate the uptake of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as a cleaner, safer, and more affordable cooking fuel for households across the country.
By enabling private players to scale innovation, distribution networks, and infrastructure, the government aims to reduce dependence on traditional fuels but also to stimulate job creation, LPG supply chains, and related industries. "We are here to do a site visit to assess this LPG facility's preparedness for the arrival of the first vessel carrying LPG gas.