In a historic occasion held at Ngamia 8 oil fields in Lokichar, Turkana East, the President flagged off four trucks ferrying crude oil to the Kenya Petroleum Refinery in Mombasa. MARKETSThe crude oil is being ferried in an experimental programme dubbed Early Oil Pilot Scheme. President Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok (left) and Deputy President William Ruto second (right) launch the Early Oil Pilot Scheme at Ngamia 8, Turkana County, on June 3, 2018. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NATION MEDIA GROUPThere are at least 10 oil fields located in various sections in Turkana East and Turkana South. President Uhuru Kenyatta launches the Early Oil Pilot Scheme at Ngamia 8, Turkana County, on June 3, 2018.

Source: Daily Nation June 03, 2018 11:40 UTC