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August 13, 2026
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Turkana oil boom is back, locals want their share

Turkana oil boom is back, locals want their share

Construction activity is picking up in Lokichar town and its outskirts...

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The anticipated resumption of petroleum activities in the South Lokichar Basin from December is sparking a property and construction boom, alongside demands for increased wages from local workers.

  • Construction workers, organized under the Turkana Fundi Association (TFA), are pushing for a 60% increase in minimum daily wages for general laborers, from Sh500 to Sh800, and at least Sh1,500 for skilled workers.
  • Gulf Energy has taken over the project, signalling renewed investment and leading to increased construction of rental houses, hotels, and shops.
  • Local professionals have formed the Turkana Upstream Petroleum Professionals Association to lobby for job opportunities in the revitalized oil sector.

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