The government has embarked on a mission to strengthen compliance, innovation and collaboration across the value chain EPRA deputy director for mid and downstream petroleum Stella Opaka, TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya managing director Thibault Flichy, TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya chairperson Biova Agbokou and State Petroleum PS Kello Harsama flag off 161 TotalEnergies’ new and fully compliant transport fleet/ HANDOUT TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC has deployed 100 per cent of its new, fully compliant transport fleet across the country, marking a major milestone in its transition toward cleaner energy distribution and safer highways.
With 161 modern, specialised heavy commercial vehicles now active on Kenyan transit corridors, the company is slashing transport emissions by an estimated 3.7 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide annually, marking a victory for the country's green finance and climate action goals.
This transition is anchored on a major efficiency leap, with the new fleet decreasing average consumption from 5.8 to 3.5 liters per kilometer to protect public health while supporting Kenya’s climate goals. This complete modernisation goes beyond environmental targets as it sets a new safety and compliance benchmark for East African logistics, showing how major energy and transport firms can overhaul heavy infrastructure to support national development.
Speaking during the unveiling of the new transport fleet, Petroleum PS Kello Harsama said: “The safe transport and handling of petroleum products is a shared responsibility that cannot be undertaken in isolation. Industry players must work together to build a safer, more resilient operating environment.” The PS said petroleum transport cannot be separated from safety.
“Safety is paramount at every stage, from storage and transit to final delivery. The ministry has embarked on a mission to strengthen compliance, innovation and collaboration across the value chain to protect lives, infrastructure and the environment.” In line with its commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, TotalEnergies has also integrated advanced speed limiters calibrated strictly to Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) KS 2295:2018 guidelines.
This is alongside next-generation driver assistance systems that alert drivers to indicate when making turns and warn when the truck is too close to vehicles ahead. TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya managing director, Thibault Flichy said the 100 per cent fleet renewal represents a defining moment in the firm’s green transition and innovation.