Kenya Expands Low-Carbon Transport Options with AutoGas Launch in Eldoret
“This launch is not just about opening a new fueling point,” Macharia noted. “It is about enabling practical pathways for cleaner mobility in Kenya.
Oryx Energies Head of Business James Ngugi (left) interacts with a customer as Gasfil Kenya Managing Director James Macharia fuels a vehicle with AutoGas at the newly launched Oryx petrol station in Eldoret. The station now offers AutoGas (LPG) as a lower-carbon and more affordable alternative to petrol, positioning Eldoret as a pilot city for cleaner transport infrastructure beyond Nairobi.
By James Gitaka | Eldoret
Kenya has taken another step toward cleaner and more affordable transport following the launch of an AutoGas (LPG)–enabled petrol station in Eldoret, a move aimed at reducing fuel costs and cutting vehicle emissions in fast-growing secondary cities.
The station, unveiled through a partnership between Oryx Energies and Gasfil Kenya, positions Eldoret as a pilot city for cleaner transport infrastructure beyond Nairobi. Eldoret is a strategic logistics and agricultural hub, making it a key testing ground for alternative fuels targeting both private motorists and commercial transport operators.
“AutoGas is a cleaner fuel with significantly lower carbon emissions, and it is also much cheaper than petrol or diesel,” said Gasfil Kenya Managing Director and CEO James Macharia. “Motorists can save between 30 and 40 percent on fuel costs, while also benefiting from improved engine sustainability.”
Macharia added that the initiative goes beyond fuel supply, with a strong focus on skills development and employment creation. “We are creating local jobs, including training students from polytechnics in vehicle conversion and maintenance, which supports both the energy transition and youth empowerment,” he said.
Oryx Energies Head of Business James Ngugi described the project as a key milestone in the company’s clean energy strategy. “This partnership reflects Oryx Energies’ commitment to cleaner fuels and our ESG priorities,” Ngugi said. “AutoGas is a practical, lower-emission alternative, and this flagship station in Eldoret is just the beginning. We plan to expand our network and continue working with Gasfil to establish more hybrid stations across the country.”
In addition to lowering fuel costs, the AutoGas rollout is expected to stimulate local economic activity through vehicle conversion services, routine maintenance, and safety inspections. Both companies have indicated that more stations are planned in 2026 as part of a broader national expansion strategy.
“This launch is not just about opening a new fueling point,” Macharia noted. “It is about enabling practical pathways for cleaner mobility in Kenya. Secondary cities like Eldoret are critical to economic growth, and initiatives like this help balance affordability, reliability, and environmental responsibility.”
As Kenya pursues multiple pathways to decarbonise its transport sector, the Eldoret AutoGas station highlights a pragmatic approach that aligns environmental goals with the economic realities faced by motorists and transport operators in rapidly urbanising centres.
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