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Turkana oil: Ruto pushes back to stay on schedule

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Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi, 11 December 2025.
Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi, 11 December 2025. © Monicah Mwangi/Reuters

The numerous tax and financial benefits granted to Gulf Energy have sparked protests among leaders in the semi-arid region. The president is personally getting involved in the debate so as to convince the population to accept the new version of the contract.

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