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President Kenyatta flags off Kenya's first crude oil exports
A police vehicle escorts trucks loaded with crude oil from Ngamia 8 oil fields in Turkana County on June 3, 2018. The oil is being taken to a storage facilities at the coastal city of Mombasa in readiness for export. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NMG
President Uhuru Kenyatta Sunday declared a “great day for Kenya” as he flagged off the first consignment of crude oil destined for export from Kenya, which will lead to oil becoming a major contributor to the nation’s economy.
The President flagged off trucks loaded with crude oil from Ngamia 8, in the Turkana oil fields as part of the Early Oil Pilot Scheme.
