Gideon Moi's Local Content Bill gets backing of stakeholders

Eastern Africa Extractive Consulting Administration Director Maria Kirima, Vice Chairman Faith Waigwa, Advertising Director Mohamed Billow and Human Resourse Director Janet Okari present their views On the Local content bill sponsored by Baringo Senator Gideon Moi. [Boniface Okendo/Standard]

A bill which seeks to ensure that locals get the best out of minerals extracted from their areas has received a nod from industry players.

Key stakeholders in the mining, oil and gas sector who yesterday appeared before the Senate Energy Committee to give their views on the proposed Local Content Bill, 2018, sponsored by Baringo Senator Gideon Moi termed it progressive.