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Security beefed up in Turkana oil field over protests

Trucks of the first crude oil consignment from Lokichar, Turkana arrive at the Mombasa's Changamwe KPRL storage facility on Thursday 07th June 2018. [Maarufu Mohamed,Standard]

Security has been beefed up at Ngamia 8 oil site in Turkana County as stalemate over transportation of crude oil continues following persistent protests by residents.

Turkana County Commissioner Seif Matata confirmed the latest measurers that have been taken to guard the area after a rampage that saw protectors break into the site on Friday.

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