trucks<\/a> as part of the early oil pilot scheme he said there was a danger of losing all the benefits that can come from Kenya\u2019s new oil wealth in the absence of effective resource management.<\/p>\n\u201cThe negative competition for oil and other natural resources has seen peaceful countries go to war. It has seen brothers take up arms against each other as mothers bury their children with no hope for the future,\u201d said the President when he addressed dignitaries, leaders and residents of Turkana County who gathered to witness him flagging off Kenya\u2019s first petroleum exports.<\/p>\n
President Kenyatta, who later addressed a public rally at Lokichar town, said\u00a0 Kenyans should draw lessons from other countries that failed to manage their resources and ended up with suffering, hungry and poor citizenry.<\/p>\n
\u201cI pray that we will not be visited with the same curse.\u00a0 I also pray that we will view the discovery of oil and gas as a blessing that we will manage effectively and efficiently for the benefit of future generations,\u201d said the President.<\/p>\n
Kenya started its journey into becoming an oil exporting country by laying down legislation to guide the sharing of revenue from petroleum resources.<\/p>\n
The Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Bill sets the foundation for a revenue sharing formula between the national and county governments and the people.<\/p>\n
Under the Bill, 75 percent of the revenue from the production and export of oil will go to all the Kenyan people through the national government. 20 percent will go to the county government of Turkana while 5 percent is reserved for the local community.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery Kenyan therefore has a stake in the development of the oil and gas sector and most importantly in the safeguarding of its resources,\u201d said the President.<\/p>\n
The law got endorsement recently after consultations between President Kenyatta and the leadership of Turkana County headed by Governor Joseph Nanok.<\/p>\n
The President reiterated his call for amicable resolutions to any issues relating to resources.<\/p>\n
\u201cI call upon our leaders to ensure peace and stability in the region, and to ensure that any disagreements that might arise from this resource are resolved in an amicable and sustainable manner,\u201d said the President.<\/p>\n
Deputy President William Ruto said the Government has completed the construction of a technical and vocational training centre in Turkana East where youth will be trained in technology for petroleum industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe construction is complete and equipment worth more than Sh50 million will be delivered within the next few weeks,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The DP urged the local residents to take advantage of the new institution so that local youth can easily gain employment with the petroleum companies.<\/p>\n
The drilling of the oil is being undertaken by Tullow Oil in partnership with Africa Oil and Total.<\/p>\n
The Chief Executive Officer of Tullow Oil, Paul McDade, who spoke at Ngamia 8 Oil Field where the President flagged off the first consignment, said it was a momentous occasion for Kenya as it joins the league of petroleum producing countries.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a Wonderfull day for Kenyans and I hope to come back here when the President again opens the valve for exports through the pipeline,\u201d said McDade.<\/p>\n
A pipeline from Lamu to Lokichar will be constructed to coincide with the the full development of the oil fields. Before the completion of the pipeline, oil consignments will be transported by trucks to Mombasa for onward shipment.<\/p>\n
Other leaders who spoke at the events included\u00a0 Petroleum and Mining Cabinet Secretary John Munyes, Governors Josphat Nanok (Turkana), John Lonyangapuo (West Pokot) and area MPs including Turkana Senator Malachy Ekal, Turkana East MP, Mohamed Ali Lokiru, and Turkana South MP James Lomenen.<\/p>\n
The two governors said they are leading efforts to bring lasting peace in their counties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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