Kenya Independent Petroleum Distributing Association (KIPEDA) Holdings has asked its members to get the true information about petroleum products from its website.
Kipeda deals with oil supply and Marketing services.
Through its Chairman Joseph Karanja, KIPEDA asked its members to visit the website www.kipedafuels.co.ke to acquire more information on what the Union is currently doing to defend their rights and ensure their businesses thrive.
“We urge all our members within the country to open their eyes and be informed of what we are doing, especially negotiations for better prices, “said Karanja.
Addressing a press conference in his office, Karanja said they are defending the right to do business independently without intimidation and discrimination.
He added that the union members from the rural areas are not getting the right information on what is happening in the Oil industry.
“Many International Enterprises are looking for opportunities with more attractive terms. If we unite, we will be able to negotiate good terms while considering the opinion of all members, “he said.
He added that they would like to engage policy makers especially where independent investors are involved.
KIPEDA was registered in the year 2010 with the aim of helping local distributors solve their challenges.
“We deal with the welfare of any petroleum dealer by assisting in transportation, acquiring licenses and importation of the oil products, “he added.
Kipeda spearheaded the campaign to have night bans lifted that had been enforced to help deal with the increased rate of accidents in the year 2016.
The Kenyan government had banned long-distance public service vehicles from traveling at night in a bid to prevent accidents that had claimed 200 lives in the month of December,2016.
The Union also spearheaded the campaign to stop the County Government of Nairobi from charging heavy trucks carrying petroleum from paying a packing fees of Sh 2000 a day.
In the year 2018, the High Court suspended implementation of 16 % fuel levy after the Union members filed a petition in court challenging the same.
In the year, 2000 there were too many regulations because liberalization created opportunities for many upcoming dealers that they had to form an association.
KIPEDA’s vision is to be a lead supplier and marketer in East Africa by providing high quality petroleum products, innovative consultancy services using the latest technology in both local and international oil and gas practices.
The Association became a true voice of Kenya’s Independent Petroleum distributors, advocating for general welfare of members as well as sourcing for a steady supply of petroleum products at a competitive price.
It has grown vibrantly over the years and now comprises over 50 per cent oil supply marketers as listed by the industry regulator.
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