Kenya is poised to commence crude oil exports from the South Lokichar basin by the end of 2024, with the government assuring Parliament that necessary transport and regulatory systems are in place. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davies Chirchir confirmed infrastructure readiness for crude oil movement from Turkana to the Coast through two primary road evacuation options.

• First oil exports from the Lokichar basin are slated for the end of 2024.
• Two main road evacuation routes are outlined: Lokichar–Barpelo/Marich Pass/Baringo–Nakuru–Nairobi–Mombasa and Lokichar–Kitale–Eldoret–Nakuru/Nairobi–Mombasa corridor.
• A hybrid road-rail plan to transport 20,000 barrels per day is projected for 2030, using road tankers from Lokichar to Eldoret and then rail to Mombasa.