Kenya Pipeline Issues Fresh Updates Ahead of Share Application Deadline

Kenya Pipeline Company has issued fresh updates for investors ahead of the final day to apply for shares in its ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO), scheduled for 19 February 2026.

In a notice dated Wednesday, 18 February 2026, the company released a Supplementary Information Memorandum revising the administration and wording of Irrevocable Bank Guarantees (IBGs) for both domestic and international investors, clarifying the payment timeline and guarantee format.

The revision was approved by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).

Kenya Pipeline Revises Bank Guarantee Payment Deadline for Ongoing IPO

All other IPO terms, including the offer price of KES 9 per share and the total number of shares on offer, remain unchanged.

“Further to the approval granted by the Capital Markets Authority (“CMA”) and the publication of the Information Memorandum dated 17th January 2026 in respect of the Initial Public Offer of 11,812,644,350 Ordinary Shares in Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (the “Offer”), investors and the general public are hereby notified of a revision to the final date for payment on guarantees for both Domestic and International Investors.

The final date for payment on guarantees has been extended from March 5, 2026, to March 62026,” read the notice.

The IPO, launched on January 19, 2026, offers 11,812,644,350 ordinary shares, representing 65% of the company’s total issued capital, as part of the Government of Kenya’s divestment program.

Interested investors are urged to review the supplementary memorandum on the official IPO website https://kenyapipelineipo.co.ke and submit their applications before the deadline today to secure their allocation.

The company stressed that the supplementary memorandum should be read alongside the original Information Memorandum, which contains essential details to help investors make informed decisions.

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How to Buy Shares in the Kenya Pipeline IPO 

1. Open a CDS Account – You need a Central Depository System (CDS) account to hold shares electronically. If you don’t have one, open it through a licensed stockbroker or investment bank.

2. Choose an Application Method – Multiple options are available:

Online Portal: Visit https://kpcipo.e-offer.app, log in/register, enter your CDS number, personal details, and number of shares (minimum 100), then pay.

• USSD: Dial 483816# from a registered Kenyan mobile number and pay via M-Pesa.
• M-Pesa App: Go to “Ziidi Trader,” select KPC IPO, and follow the steps.

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• Banks/Stockbrokers: Apply via participating banks or licensed brokers’ platforms.

3. Make Payment – Pay via M-Pesa, bank transfer, or other approved methods.

4. Submit Application – Complete before 5:00 PM, February 19  2026. Confirmation is issued upon successful submission.

5. After Closing – Allocation results are expected in early March. Shares will be credited to your CDS account, and trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) begins March 9 2026.

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