Turkana governor Josphat Nanok. Photo/nation.co.ke
Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok has stated that he keep on championing for more oil proceeds for the county.
According to Nanok, he will not relax until the residents are assured of a fair share of the oil revenue.
“I will continue to defend Turkana’s right to a fair share of oil the oil proceeds. The county and national governments must work together and ensure the locals benefit. This is my main agenda,” Nanok said.
In March, Nanok criticised President Uhuru Kenyatta's government for allegedly seeking to amend the Petroleum Exploration and Production Bill to deny local communities 10 per cent oil share benefit .
"A leader's biggest responsibility is to stand by their people and defend their rights. I cannot sit back and watch while their interests are being trampled upon,” Nanok said.