RUBiS Energy Kenya has officially launched into the Kenyan oil market following the successful acquisitions of KenolKobil Plc and Gulf Energy Holdings Ltd.
RUBiS Energy Kenya has joined the list of top players in the Kenyan oil industry, thanks to the acquisitions that saw it become a market leader with over 21 percent market share and a network of more than 230 service stations across the country.
Jean-Christian Bergeron, the Group Managing Director of RUBiS Energy Kenya said RUBiS decision to enter the Kenyan market was based on the region’s high growth potential and the principle that the proven expertise of RUBiS would bring extra value to the Kenyan market.
Bergeron further stated that RUBiS Energy Kenya will continue to invest heavily in the market through modernization of the existing retail outlets into state-of-the-art service stations.
“Our network of over 230 service stations is strategically and widely located across the country, thus playing a key role in delivering quality products and services to all Kenyan customers in a safe environment,” he added.
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He confirmed that the company is significantly investing in the development and promotion of LPG, which he says is a clean and affordable energy source that will support the Kenyan government’s ambition for an improved quality of life for its citizens.
“We also market an extensive range of high-quality lubricants under the K-Lube and Castrol brands and our products, imported or locally blended, meet the highest specifications demanded by most automotive and equipment manufacturers” added Bergeron.
RUBiS Energy Kenya is the largest supplier of aviation into-plane refueling services for regional and international commercial and cargo carriers, and is committed to delivering quality products and services to other business sectors in areas such as industry, agriculture, aviation and road infrastructure development.
The global energy player is also looking at leveraging its integrated distribution chain to increase market share in the region.
RUBiS Energy Kenya plays an active role in corporate social responsibility activities themed around education, health, safety and environment. The oil marketer has most recently supported initiatives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by installing sanitation facilities in various locations around Nairobi and providing fuel for ambulances and generators at Mbagathi Hospital.
