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Politicians threaten to halt oil exploration until locals are given title deeds

Baringo North MP William Cheptumo (left) and his Baringo Central counterpart Sammy Mwaita at a past event in Baringo County. [PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPH/STANDARD]

Nairobi; Kenya: Political leaders from oil-rich areas in Kerio Valley have vowed to halt exploration until locals are given title deeds.

Speaking to The Standard by phone, MPs William Cheptumo (Baringo North) Sammy Mwaita (Baringo Central), Woman Rep Grace Kiptui and MCA Johanna Chebon (Kabarnet ward) have complained of being kept in the dark on matters regarding exploration by Tullow Oil plc.

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