Kenya Warned on Oil Production 'Pitfalls'

As the Kenyan government aims to bring legislation governing its emerging oil sector before parliament by June, the challenges associated with the industry, including the building of a heated oil pipeline and creating more local jobs, are some of the issues that must be addressed, writes Celeste Hicks for African Arguments.

The Ngamia 1 oil rig in Turkana, Kenya

Oil barrels, Nigeria

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