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October 1, 2026
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Kenya to start extracting and transporting Turkana oil before December

Kenya to start extracting and transporting Turkana oil before December

President William Ruto has said Kenya expects to begin extracting crude oil from Turkana and transporting it before December...

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Kenya is set to begin extracting and transporting crude oil from Turkana before December, according to President William Ruto. This move is part of the nation's strategy to secure domestic supplies for the planned Lamu refinery.

  • Crude oil extraction and transportation from Turkana expected to commence before December.
  • Key individuals/organizations involved include President William Ruto and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote.
  • An agreement has been reached with Dangote to invest in a pipeline connecting Turkana to Lamu, facilitating transport to the refinery.

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