The Government has officially launched the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offer (IPO), providing an investment opportunity to millions of Kenyans and international investors.
According to KPC, shares will be priced at Sh9 each, with a minimum purchase of 100 shares per investor.
This means that with as low as Sh900, investors can now take part in owning the company while helping the government to raise non-tax revenue of Sh106.3 billion to fund critical national infrastructure.
The offer is set to run for one month from Monday, January 19, to February 19, 2026.
How to participate
The purchase of shares is done online through USSD or via an online platform. Any investor must have an account with the Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC).
A CDSC account holds your shares electronically. Investors wishing to open the account are required to:
- Contact any licensed stockbroker or investment bank.
- Provide personal identification documents (ID/Passport) and KRA Pin.
- Many brokers now allow the opening of a CDS account via their mobile apps
How to Buy KPC Shares via USSD Code *483*816#
- Dial *483*816# on your Kenyan mobile number.
- Read and accept the Terms and Conditions.
- Select “New Application” and follow the prompts.
- Enter your CDS account details.
- Receive a payment prompt to complete the transaction.
How to Buy KPC IPO Shares Online
- Visit the official KPC IPO portal
- Register and click “New Application”.
- Fill in the mandatory fields, including your CDS account number and applicant type.
- Upload required documents (for institutions) and proof of payment (for bank transfers)
In case an applicant is unable to complete payment, they will receive an email or an SMS with instructions on how to pay for the offer shares that have been applied for.
During the Offer Period, applicants can increase the number of shares they have already applied for by dialling the designated code and selecting the “Add Shares” option.
“If using the USSD method, you can make partial payments as long as the full amount is settled before the offer closes on February 19, 2026,” KPC stated.
All payments must be made in Kenya Shillings (KES) via M-Pesa or bank transfers. M-Pesa payments can be made either through an STK push or by sending money to the Paybill number provided by the Authorised Selling Agent.
Applicants are required to use their unique Application Serial Number (shown on the application portal or physical form) as the account number.
Bank Transfers Payment Options
Cooperative Bank of Kenya Limited
Pay Bill Number: 4999915
Account Number: 59867XXXXXXX (XXXXXXX – being the 7-digit number on the Application Form)
Kenya Commercial Bank Limited
Pay Bill Number: 522533
Account Number: 40384XXXXXXX (XXXXXXX – being the 7-digit number on the Application Form)
Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited
Pay Bill Number: 8250250
Account Number: 11140XXXXXXX (XXXXXXX – being the 7-digit number on the Application Form)
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