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Opinion Editorial
Kenya’s Oil Activities Should Factor Needs, Fears of Host Communities
BY CHARLES WANGUHU
Kaperit is a resident of Kenya's oil-rich Turkana county. His entire life revolves around pastoralism, and his wealth is his livestock. But ever since oil was discovered in Turkana, large parcels of land have been…
The Road To Being A Profitable Oil Producing Region Is A Tough One
BY KAREN KANDIE
Back in 2012, Tullow, a UK oil and gas company, struck oil in Kenya’s Lokichar basin. This was followed by numerous media reports pointing at the riches that had befallen our dear nation.
Further, the government, in an…
The Oil Is More Profitable Here, Within East Africa
BY GITURA MWAURA
All the countries in East Africa, including Ethiopia, have something to talk about oil. Except for Tanzania and Burundi, which are still prospecting and expecting good results, all the others have confirmed reserves of…
Uganda’s First Oil: Why Final Investment Decision (FID) Has Delayed
BY ALAN BAGUMA
With all the clamor around the impending production of oil in Uganda, a very commonly used acronym in general oil and gas-related discussion is “FID” (Final Investment Decision).
FID in this context generally means the…
Here’s What Uganda Has To Do, For Citizens To Benefit From Oil
BY IVAN AMANIGARUHANGA
Last week, six countries of East Africa International Oil Companies from the globe and representatives of civil Society converged in Mombasa, Kenya for the 9th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition…
The Oil Is Not Out, But The Time To Benefit Is Now
BY EMMA NAHAYO MUGIZI
At a recent meeting, Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) described the progress of our organisation and the oil and gas sector in our country generally, with an…