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May 7, 2026
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Marsabit residents sue BP, Energy Ministry and AG over 'dumping' of cancer-causing toxic waste

Marsabit residents sue BP, Energy Ministry and AG over 'dumping' of cancer-causing toxic waste

Residents claim that BP's operations nearly 50 years ago introduced toxins into northern Kenya...

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299 residents from Northern Kenya are suing British Petroleum (BP), alleging the improper disposal of toxic waste nearly 40 years ago which they claim caused long-term health issues.

  • The Environment and Land Court has allowed the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum to be joined in the lawsuit.
  • The lawsuit accuses BP of environmental damage and health complications stemming from oil exploration activities in the 1980s.
  • BP argued it was not properly served and challenged the court's jurisdiction, while the court noted issues with the service procedure for companies outside Kenya.

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