Turkana residents use oil protests to drive a tough bargain

Turkana South MP James Lomenen stops for refreshment along the Lodwar-Lokichar highway. [Peter Ochieng', Standard]

The Government’s dream of turning the country into the region’s leading oil producer has run into resistance from those they least expected.

Residents of the expansive Turkana region have paralysed the transportation of crude oil to Mombasa, effectively holding the key project hostage until certain demands are met.