Elimination of Unsafe Fuel Trading Practices in Rural Areas

TLDR

• Previously, investors seeking a fuel station licence were required to pay about 5 million shillings for the application process.
• He explained that one of the key areas of focus during the exhibition was encouraging investment in rural fuel stations because many potential investors believe that establishing such facilities requires extremely high.
• Similarly, investors developing fuel stations in unsurveyed villages may use permits issued by village governments or other recognised authorities confirming approval for the proposed developments.
• A major objective of the reforms is to eliminate the unsafe sale of fuel in bottles and plastic containers, a practice common in some rural areas.
• By encouraging more formal fuel investments, EWURA aims to replace unsafe informal trading practices with regulated facilities that protect communities and improve service reliability.