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CS Wandayi defends refinery caution as Senators probe Tanga project plans

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CS Wandayi defends refinery caution as Senators probe Tanga project plans

Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi told the Senate that the proposed Tanga oil refinery should proceed only if it is commercially viable. He cited past suspension of Changamwe operations and expected South Lokichar output levels.

By David Abonyo 6 May 2026

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, appears before the joint committee of the Senate and National Assembly on Energy on Monday, 12 January 2026. Photo/David Bogonko Nyokang’i.

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Wandayi defends State's South Lokichar oil development plan before MPs

The Energy CS defended the South Lokichar oil development plan before MPs, backing higher cost recovery limits while legislators pressed for debt transparency, cost controls and environmental safeguards.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 13 Jan 2026

Treasury allocates Sh1.67bn for Turkana oil project expansion

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Treasury allocates Sh1.67bn for Turkana oil project expansion

This marks a substantial increase from the previous allocation of Sh806 million.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 17 May 2025