NATIONAL OIL RE-LAUNCHES ONE STOP BIT COIN FUELING STATION AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

Nairobi, 20th July 2018: The National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) has today re-launched its National Oil KU fuel retail station as part of its larger plan to enhance its service and value offering at this and other retail stations nationwide. This relaunch follows a partnership National Oil has entered into with a diverse set of businesses to position the station as a one stop centre for motorist plying the Thika Super Highway. Through this partnership, the service station, is create employment opportunities for over 100 people and supply fuel to over 9,000 vehicles plying the Thika Super Highway every month.

Speaking at the ceremony, National Oil CEO Ms Maryjane Mwangi said the Corporation would continue to expand its fuel stations directly under its brand as well as in partnership with independent petrol stations owners. The CEO underlined the Corporation’s agenda of becoming the oil marketing company with the widest national reach by year 2020.

Ms Mwangi further highlighted the milestones National Oil has achieved to make fuelling easier for motorists and fleet owners.

“The Corporation has over the years invested in technology to improve its business processes. In addition to ensuring that we achieve efficiency and quality service delivery, motorists and fleet owners will be able to make use of our fuel card, SupaCard, which is a leader in this field, having been the first chip-secured card and fuel management system to be launched in Kenya.”

She further committed the commitment of National Oil to offer unrivalled service with the new station offering a one stop shop for its customers.

“The newly-opened service station will also provide an integrated service offering through its tyre centre, supermarket, automated carwash and coffee restaurant all located within the station. Motorists will also be able to purchase SupaGas and lubricants for all types of vehicles and motorbikes as well as receive mechanical service.”

National Oil Corporation’s Head of Strategy and Corporate Planning, Mr. Ken Mugambi, speaks to the Director of the Japanese Vehicle Service Centre at the National Oil Kenyatta University Business Park. The station will offer employment opportunities for over 100 people and supply fuel to over 9,000 vehicles plying the Thika Super Highway every month. The station will host several businesses on its premises, namely an automated carwash, a bakery, a restaurant, a car service centre and a lounge, Bitcoin Lounge. Photo Courtesy Avid PR