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Kenya begins drilling Turkana oil as global supply tightens

The News

Kenya has launched drilling operations in Turkana's Lokichar Basin, targeting the county's estimated 560 million barrels of crude oil deposits discovered 14 years ago. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced plans for the first oil shipment to leave Mombasa port by December 2026 under a production sharing contract with Gulf Energy.

Why it matters

Kenya launches first Turkana oil drilling operations targeting commercial production by December 2026, a transformative economic milestone for the nation.

8 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Kenya begins drilling Turkana oil as global supply tightens

    Kenya has launched drilling operations in Turkana's Lokichar Basin, targeting the county's estimated 560 million barrels of crude oil deposits discovered 14 years ago. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced plans for the first oil shipment to leave Mombasa port by December 2026 under a production sharing contract with Gulf Energy.

    8 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Opposition targets Mombasa in 2027 election challenge

    Opposition leaders are campaigning in Mombasa to break what they claim is ODM's political monopoly in the coastal region, endorsing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as their unified gubernatorial candidate on a Wiper ticket. The opposition accuses the government of sidelining the Coast and failing to revive the local economy.

    9 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. United Opposition grants direct ticket to Nyali MP for Mombasa governor race

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali will receive a direct United Opposition ticket to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo said the coalition decision reflects a unified opposition strategy aimed at strengthening chances in key counties and avoiding internal competition.

    14 hours ago · Capital News

  4. Kalonzo awards direct Wiper ticket to Moha Jicho Pevu for Mombasa

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali (Jicho Pevu) will receive a direct ticket from the United Opposition to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in 2027, citing his anti-corruption track record.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  5. Government shifts digital focus to governance and cybersecurity

    Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said Kenya's digital economy has moved beyond adoption and innovation into a phase centred on accountability, system resilience, and trust, as the country confronts unprecedented cyber risks including 4.56 billion cyber events recorded in a single quarter. The government is strengthening digital governance frameworks, reviewing the Kenya Information and Communications Act, and developing new policies on cloud services and artificial intelligence regulation.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

  6. Private developers expand coastal investment focus via new KPDA chapter

    Private developers are seeking greater market share in Kenya's coastal real estate sector, particularly Mombasa and surrounding areas, driven by tourism and diaspora investment. The Kenya Property Developers Association is establishing a Coast region chapter and has appointed Megna Homes CEO Ahmed Badawy to its board to strengthen regional engagement and development standards.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

  7. Court tackles 83-year Sh1 billion Mombasa inheritance battle

    A court is working to resolve an inheritance dispute over businessman Khator Bin Salim's estate, which has remained unresolved since his death on June 9, 1943, spanning colonial Kenya, independence, and the 2010 Constitution.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. KPDA appoints Megna Homes CEO to board for Coast expansion

    The Kenya Property Developers Association has appointed Megna Homes CEO Ahmed Badawy to its Board of Directors as part of efforts to strengthen institutional presence in the Coast region and establish a coastal chapter. The move signals KPDA's growing focus on addressing the coastal property market's distinct dynamics and improving coordination with local stakeholders.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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