How to Buy KPC Shares for as Little as Ksh900 Using Your Phone

The Government of Kenya has opened the Initial Public Offering (IPO) for the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) PLC, inviting the public to own a piece of one of the country’s most strategic and profitable national assets.

According to the KPC, Kenyans can buy a stake in the KPC for as little as Ksh.900, in a move aimed at widening public participation in the capital markets.

In a move to privatize a significant portion of the company, the National Treasury is offloading 11,812,644,350 ordinary shares, representing a 65% stake in the company.

This IPO is designed to encourage mass participation from ordinary Kenyans, marking the first major “Electronic IPO” (e-IPO) in the country’s history.

The offer, which opened on January 19, 2026, aims to raise approximately KSh 106.3 billion.

Following the offer period, KPC shares are expected to be listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on March 9, 2026.

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How to Buy KPC Shares

The application process is fully digital. Investors have two main avenues to participate:

Method 1: Using USSD Code (Best for Individuals)

This is the fastest method for individual retail investors using a mobile phone.

• Dial *483*816# from your registered Kenyan mobile number.
• Read and Accept the Terms and Conditions of the Offer.
• Choose the “New Application” option.
• Follow the prompts to enter your CDS Account details (see below if you don’t have one).
• You will receive a prompt to pay via M-Pesa. Once paid, you will receive an SMS confirmation.

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Online Application Process:

The applicant will read and accept the Terms and Conditions of the Offer, which should be read and understood before the next step.

The applicant will then proceed to the online application portal to follow the prompts to complete the application.

Successful applicants will receive their shares electronically in their CDS accounts ahead of KPC’s listing and commencement of trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange on March 9, 2026.

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Kenya Pipeline Company Plant in Mombasa. PHOTO/ KPC website.