About Leadway
ABOUT US
The Energy Behind
East Africa's Growth
Built for Africa.
From Day One.
An East African energy company committed to quality, community, and the kind of service that genuinely makes a difference.
Leadway Petroleum was founded as an independently operated energy company with a clear mandate: to provide high-quality petroleum products and energy solutions to businesses, communities, and individuals across East Africa. From the outset, the company was built on the conviction that the region deserved an energy partner that combined international standards with genuine operational expertise on the ground. Independent by design, Leadway operates as an independent energy company, enabling faster decisions, deeper market knowledge, and a level of service accountability that is difficult to maintain at scale.
Leadway has established itself as a significant player in East Africa's fuel distribution business, building a reputation for product quality, supply reliability, and commercial integrity.
In its first years of operation, Leadway established itself as a significant player in the fuel distribution business, building a reputation for product quality, supply reliability, and commercial integrity.
A key part of Leadway’s commercial portfolio is the supply of premium lubricants across the region. This offering is central to Leadway’s identity as a full-service energy company rather than a fuel-only supplier, giving customers access to a broader range of products through a single, reliable relationship. From petrol and diesel to LPG, lubricants, and aviation fuel, Leadway provides the depth of product range that serious energy consumers across East Africa require.
A few years ago, Leadway entered a new phase of growth, extending its retail network as part of a strategic expansion of its regional downstream business. New stations were opened across Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan, each built to a consistent specification and supported by the company’s robust supply chain and operational infrastructure. The expansion included the launch of RELISH, Leadway’s branded convenience retail concept, and the introduction of the Leadway Card, a fuel loyalty programme that rewards customers on every litre purchased.
These developments marked Leadway’s evolution from a distribution and commercial fuel business into a fully integrated downstream energy company, with a retail presence, a loyalty offering, and a growing network of stations that serve the daily energy needs of East Africa’s people and businesses. The journey that began years ago is still accelerating.A key part of Leadway’s commercial portfolio is the supply of premium lubricants across the region. Leadway supplies engine oils and lubricants to retail customers, commercial fleets, and industrial clients through its station network and distribution channels. This offering is central to Leadway’s identity as a full-service energy company rather than a fuel-only supplier, giving customers access to a broader range of products through a single, reliable relationship. From petrol and diesel to LPG, lubricants, and aviation fuel, Leadway provides the depth of product range that serious energy consumers across East Africa require.
Sustainability
We are guided by a commitment to quality, safety, and sustainable business practices that benefit not just our customers, but the wider communities and economies we are part of. As we grow across the region, we remain committed to operating with integrity, investing in local talent, and ensuring that the benefits of reliable energy access are felt at every level of the societies we serve.
Key Sustainability Pillars
Quality and Safety
Community Impact
Eco-consciousness
Accountability
People and Talent
Our Motto
Energy Without Limits
OUR VALUES
The principles
we conduct business by
Uncompromising Quality
From the fuel in our pumps to the service at our counters, we hold every aspect of the Leadway experience to the highest standard.
Community First
Our stations are not just forecourts. They are touch points in towns, neighbourhoods, and communities we are genuinely committed to.
Honest Service
We say what we do, and we do what we say. Trust is earned at every interaction, every visit, every litre.
Safely First
Technology - Led
End-to-end Data Integration