Cost of Turkana oil stand-off hits Sh1bn

Trucks transport oil from Turkana to Mombasa under the Early Oil Pilot Scheme. PHOTO | PETER WARUTUMO

The cost of month-long work stoppage at Turkana oil mines has risen to nearly Sh1 billion and could escalate further if the stalemate is not resolved in time, top Ministry of Petroleum officials said Thursday.

Petroleum chief administrative secretary John Mosonik said losses incurred during the standoff will hit Sh1 billion by next week.

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