The new arrangement aims to move a greater share of Rwanda's fuel imports to the Mombasa route, using Kenyan storage and pipeline infrastructure.
Kenya and Rwanda signed three pacts on Monday setting up a government framework for Rwanda-bound fuel imports, the Kenya Pipeline Company and Rwanda's Trade Ministry said in statements on X.
The agreements comprise a memorandum of understanding, a tripartite agreement and a transport and storage agreement, setting up a government-to-government framework.
Rwanda said the partnership would boost security and continuity of petroleum supply, free up logistical bottlenecks and make import flows more predictable.
The deal supports Rwanda's strategy to diversify import routes, strengthen fuel security and make petroleum products available for economic growth and industrial development.
Dar es Salaam and Mombasa
Designated institutions such as Rwanda National Energy Company and KPC will begin implementing the deal, working with both countries' government agencies, Rwanda said.
Landlocked Rwanda imports all its petroleum products overland through two main ports, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Mombasa in Kenya.
The new arrangement aims to move a greater share of Rwanda's fuel imports to the Mombasa route, using Kenyan storage and pipeline infrastructure.
KPC said the first cargo covered by the deal is set to arrive at Mombasa between September 4 and September 6 to launch operations under the partnership.
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