Attempts by Simba Energy officials to solve the matter amicably ended in a stalemate, with the officials escorted out of the baraza as residents fumed at them. Simba Energy is exploring in six locations. However, the company’s website cited potential for significant oil and gas discoveries. Pastoralist communities in Wajir South have turned away an oil exploratory company for allegedly degrading the environment. Meeting officials of Simba Energy at Leheley on Wednesday, the residents said vegetation for camels has died in areas where oil explorations were carried out, forcing herders to move out with their livestock.

Source: The Star June 11, 2016 00:45 UTC