Kenyan courts have given the green light for the construction of Taifa Gas Investments’ $130 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal in Mombasa, clearing a major legal hurdle. The decision followed a petition by local residents who claimed the project posed environmental and safety risks, but was dismissed by the Environment and Land Court.
Justice Stephen Kibunja ruled that Taifa Gas obtained its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval legally and complied with national environmental laws. With the court’s decision, construction of the 30,000-tonne LPG terminal in the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone can proceed without further injunctions.
Founded by Tanzanian industrialist Rostam Aziz, Taifa Gas says the terminal will not only expand access to clean energy in Kenya but also bolster regional LPG supply, helping stabilize costs and support a broader push toward energy resilience.
Mr. Aziz hailed the ruling as a vindication of responsible business. “This facility is not just about infrastructure it represents a major milestone for Kenya’s energy transition,” he said, adding that the company is committed to sustainable practices and empowering local communities, particularly women.
Kenya’s energy agenda stands to benefit significantly from the terminal. The country aims to raise LPG household penetration from 24% to 70% by 2028, and the terminal is expected to play a pivotal role in meeting that goal. With its large storage capacity, the facility will also help ease supply bottlenecks and boost competition, potentially driving down consumer prices for cooking gas.
For Taifa Gas and Rostam Aziz, the development consolidates their presence in East Africa’s energy sector and enhances regional integration through stronger energy infrastructure and cross-border collaboration.