The government has completed four days of oil spill training in Lamu this week as it prepares for commercial oil production expected by December 2026.
The training was led by the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor project. It focused on environmental protection, prevention, preparedness and response for staff handling oil shipments.
Lamu Regional Office Liaison Officer Ali Shee said the exercise reflects commitment to responsible infrastructure development and environmental stewardship. The drills aim to protect coastal ecosystems and community livelihoods in the area.
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced on May 5 2026 that production from the South Lokichar Basin is expected to begin before the end of the year. Kenya is building an 890-kilometre pipeline from Turkana to Lamu to support exports.