Kenya’s President William Ruto commissioned the construction.
The entry of Taifa Gas into the country is part of a bilateral trade deal between Kenya and Tanzania signed during the tenure of Ruto’s predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta.
During recent bilateral trade negotiations between the two countries held in Zanzibar, Kenya pushed for local carrier JamboJet to be allowed to fly to several destinations in Tanzania.
Nairobi also wanted a waiver of fees charged on tourist vehicles into Tanzania from the Namanga border.