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Uhuru flags off first consignment of crude oil for export from Kenya

Kenya embarked on the exploration of petroleum in Turkana County in 2012. [courtesy]

President Uhuru Kenyatta today 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.

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