The findings of oil and gas in East Africa ought to be celebrated because of the potential in investment, jobs and general development that they can bring to the region.
One wonders why these discoveries were not made earlier, since oil was discovered in other areas decades ago. However, this in itself is a blessing in disguise because, unlike in the past, these discoveries do not have to bring with them any curse or destruction of the environment.
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