Remove capping on crude oil benefits, Turkana assembly urges parliament

Parliamentary Committee on Energy Chair David Gikaria (left) with members Lemanken Aramat (Narok East) and Elsie Muhanda (Kakamega Woman Rep) at Suswa Gils after meeting geothermal community representatives. [Photo by Robert Kiplagat/Standard]

Turkana county assembly has asked the National Assembly to remove the cap on the county’s share of revenues from oil exploration.

Making submissions before the National Assembly Energy Committee yesterday, the county assembly said Turkana had the ability to absorb funds from oil proceeds.