VIVO ENERGY KENYA LAUNCHES MODEL SERVICE STATION
Despite ongoing and determined efforts to embrace green energy and related technology following rising awareness on the risks being posed by fossil fuels to our environment and which has led to global warming and consequent climate change, the globally common use of fossil fuels including most petroleum products continues to be the most readily available alternative.
In Kenya, Vivo Energy Kenya, distributes and markets the Shell petroleum products and services. Determined and focused on excellence, Vivo Kenya recently unveiled a model ‘motorist’s destination service station’ as part of its ongoing retail network development strategy to enhance consumer value.
The launch of Shell Dennis Pritt service station, along Dennis Pritt Road in Nairobi’s Kilimani estate, is a showcase of the firm’s future service stations, which will be optimized to serve as retail hubs or motorist-destination convenience centers that customers use regularly to meet their needs, it was revealed on May 15th, 2026 in Nairobi.
Mr. Stan Mittelman, the Vivo Energy Group CEO and who is visiting Kenya spoke at the launch event. He affirmed that the company, through its local subsidiary, continues to invest heavily in developing modern sites that provide customers with access to high-quality products, services, and greater convenience. “By providing quality services tailored to the needs of customers on-site, the multi-purpose forecourt is increasingly becoming a retail hub or a ‘one-stop-shop’, which customers use regularly to meet their everyday needs,” he said.
Accompanied by Vivo Energy Kenya MD Mr. Peter Murungi, Mr Mittelman said that, as part of the firm’s retail development strategy, the new Shell Dennis Pritt service station’s offerings include high-quality fuels, lubricants and LPG (Afrigas brand), as well as an ArtCaffe Market convenience retail shop and a quick service restaurant. The new service station also features a modern lubricant bay for oil change, a car wash, and a pharmacy, among other amenities.
“In Kenya, we are actively delivering our Africa-wide retail development strategy, which is geared at securing our market leadership and enhancing our customer experience,” Mr Mittelman said. He added, “We continue to expand our retail network to meet growing demand across the continent. Additionally, we look to improve the customer experience at our sites, building on the successful launch of loyalty programs in key markets, undertaking new fuel launches and providing the best and safest experience for our customers,” he averred. On his part, Mr Murungi, explained that the firm had recently endeavored to enhance its service delivery capacity, given the increased demand for quality fuel products which are complemented by premium non-fuel services and products.
“Thanks to the support of loyal customers, Shell service stations continue to register growing demand for our flagship products, including Shell FuelSave Unleaded, Shell FuelSave Diesel and Shell V-Power Unleaded,” Murungi expounded. “At all our Shell service stations in the country, currently over 340, we aim to ensure that our customers’ experience goes beyond just fuelling. That’s why at many Shell stations customers can fuel up, shop, dine, buy or refill their Afrigas cylinder, as well as access a range of car services such as car wash or related and other services at the service bay,” he added.
Remarkably, Vivo Energy Kenya was established in November 2012 following the acquisition of Shell’s downstream business in Kenya from Kenya Shell Ltd. The firm is currently ranked as the leading national oil marketing company (OMC) with a 20.0 per cent market share according to the sector regulator. It serves all market segments from retail to commercial customers with a full range of automotive fuels, lubricants, aviation fuels, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and black fuels. {Ends}
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