PRESS RELEASE Tullow Kenya conducts Stakeholder Engagement meetings in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo Counties. Eldoret, Saturday, 27th September 2014. Tullow Kenya has completed a series of meetings in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo Counties which were undertaken to update local leaders, area representatives, and the community on the impending Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to be conducted ahead of the start of oil exploration drilling in Block 12A. Issues discussed during the meetings included access to land, compensation, as well as employment opportunities for local people. They also discussed social investment projects that Tullow would implement for the benefit of the community. Tullow assured the community that during exploration, access to land would only be required on a temporary basis and would be undertaken in accordance with the relevant laws, and in consultation with all relevant government agencies, county leadership as well as the local community. The company further stressed that it was committed to ensuring that, wherever possible, goods and services would be sourced from local businesses, and that local workers would receive priority when it came to filling job vacancies. The community and leaders were also assured that the exploration would not negatively affect the areas wildlife as Tullow has a policy of not directly drilling in protected areas. The company will employ directional drilling technology to avoid interfering with wildlife migration routes. Tullow Kenya activities are guided by respect for the priorities, culture, values, and way of life of the communities we work with, as well as by the highest environmental, health and safety standards through proactive internal policies and guidelines as well as adherence to global best practice. The company remains committed to working with all stakeholders to promote the growth of a vibrant and responsible oil industry in Kenya. This year, Tullow has set aside Kshs 400 million .
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:43:53 +0000
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