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Government puts idle oil explorers on notice

Energy Principal Secretary Andrew Kamau

The Government has put oil exploration firms licensed to operate in the country on notice for failing to meet their contractual terms. The State has also threatened to kick them out and repossess their licences.

Licensed firms are required to undertake minimum investments in the exploration works as well as community projects.

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