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April 17, 2026
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Marsabit residents sue British multinational BP, Kenyan government

Marsabit residents sue British multinational BP, Kenyan government

They accuse BP of causing serious pollution by improperly disposing toxic waste...

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Nearly 300 residents of Marsabit County are suing the Kenyan government and British multinational BP over alleged decades-long toxic waste disposal from oil exploration activities that began in the 1980s.

  • The petitioners claim that improper disposal of toxic waste contaminated drinking water, leading to livestock deaths and health issues.
  • The lawsuit names BP and the Kenyan government as defendants, with BP having acquired Amoco Corporation, which initially conducted the exploration.
  • The Environmental and Land Court has certified the case as urgent and allowed the residents to serve BP its lawsuit outside the country.

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