Raila: I will make sure Turkana benefits from oil if NASA wins

NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga addresses a rally at Moi Stadium in Lodwar Town on Thursday. [Dennis Kavisu, Standard]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga Thursday said he will ensure residents of Turkana benefit fully from exploration of oil if NASA wins the August 8 elections.

Raila, who was accompanied by his co-principals at Moi Stadium in Lodwar, said he would sign the Petroleum and Exploration Bill into law to ensure locals are not exploited.