MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 17 — The Taifa Group Limited has welcomed the ruling by the Environment and Land Court at Mombasa in Petition No. E006 of 2025, which reaffirms the legality and procedural integrity of the Taifa Gas Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage terminal project at the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone.
Delivering judgment, Justice Stephen Kibunja upheld a preliminary objection and struck out the petition, confirming that the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment Licence No. NEMA/EIA/PSL/21998 was lawfully obtained and that all requisite approvals fully complied with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), 1999, as well as Kenya’s constitutional and statutory safeguards.
The Court emphasized the importance of jurisdictional discipline and due process, noting that both the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the National Environment Tribunal (NET) had already validated Taifa Gas’s environmental assessments and approvals.
Justice Kibunja also confirmed that the petitioners were part of the same Likoni community that had previously pursued the same issues before the NET in 2022.
By upholding the preliminary objection, the Court established a key precedent for finality in environmental approvals, ensuring that lawfully approved projects are not repeatedly challenged through recycled petitions.
This decision strengthens confidence in Kenya’s environmental governance and reinforces the balance between environmental justice and sustainable development.
“We appreciate the Court’s clarity, which allows us to move forward with full focus on safe, sustainable delivery,” said Dr. Timothy Kyepa, Taifa Group General Counsel. He added, “It demonstrates that when investors follow the law and uphold environmental safeguards, Kenya’s institutions will provide certainty and protection. This is good for justice, good for business, and good for sustainable development.”
Rostam Azizi, Founder of Taifa Gas and Tanzanian Industrialist, noted: “This ruling is not only a vindication of our commitment to due process and environmental responsibility, but also a milestone for Kenya’s energy transition. Our 30,000-metric-ton LPG terminal, the largest in Africa, will expand access to clean energy, strengthen regional energy stability, and create new pathways for prosperity.”
As part of Kenya’s drive to increase LPG penetration from 24% to 70% by 2028 under the Ministry of Energy’s Clean Cooking Strategy, the facility will provide 30,000 tonnes of storage capacity, reducing import bottlenecks, stabilizing prices, and ensuring consistent supply.
The project also supports cross-border energy integration between Kenya and Tanzania, complementing regional trade objectives under AfCFTA and the East African Community (EAC) framework.
“This project is not just about infrastructure — it’s about unlocking regional energy resilience. The Dongo Kundu terminal will position Kenya as a key LPG hub for East Africa,” added Mr. Azizi.
The Taifa Gas Dongo Kundu LPG project is designed to strengthen Kenya’s energy security, promote cleaner cooking solutions for households, enhance competition and affordability in the LPG sector in line with the National Energy Policy (2018), and create meaningful employment opportunities. The project represents a major investment in Kenya’s clean energy future.
Dr. Kyepa emphasized that Taifa Gas’s sustainability commitment goes beyond infrastructure: “Alongside delivering clean energy solutions, we are committing to improving livelihoods, especially for the women living in communities around the project. Empowering women economically is central to ensuring this project delivers long-term, inclusive impact.”
