Kenya has 50 oil exploration blocks across four sedimentary basins, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), as the nation gears up for commercial crude production from the South Lokichar fields.

• Kenya has 50 petroleum exploration blocks, with 29 in the Lamu Basin.
• The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is the source of the report.
• Commercial crude production from the South Lokichar fields is expected to begin on December 1, 2026, starting at 20,000 barrels per day.