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Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Organization

Turkana County

Also known as: county government of Turkana

Mining & Energy

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. Kakuma residents protest Turkana county government marginalization

    Residents of Kakuma in Turkana west sub-county have protested against the county government, accusing its leadership of marginalization, unfair administration, and mishandling of personnel and resources affecting the region.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard →

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