President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected in Turkana today for the flagging off the first batch of crude oil from Lokichar oil fields. Mt Kenya looms large in the background as we head to Turkana to catch a glimpse of our oil," he stated. Following a meeting with Turkana leaders at State House last month, Uhuru announced that the public will get 75 per cent through the national government. Tullow Oil Plc, the company exploring the resource, says an estimated 2,000 barrels of crude oil will be produced from the Ngamia and Amosing fields per day. Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok has urged locals to allow the first crude to be transported and tested for the market.

Source: The Star June 03, 2018 07:30 UTC