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Government delays crude production until oil law amendments agreed

The government has delayed plans to start crude oil production and exports until the government passes an amended law that includes setting out how revenues will be shared between national and county government and local communities.

The law is expected to be in place by late September, when a new senate and national assembly convene after August elections.

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