This archive report was first published on 2 August 2019.
On a historic day in Kenya's economic journey, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced that the country has joined the league of oil-exporting nations. The milestone was marked by the conclusion of the country's first oil export deal, which saw 200,000 barrels of oil sold at a price of $12 million.
According to the President, the deal was concluded on the same day, marking a significant step in the country's journey towards becoming a major player in the global oil market. The President's statement, issued following a Cabinet meeting, highlighted the government's commitment to ensuring that the country's oil resources are utilized to the best of its ability, with the aim of making the country prosperous and eradicating poverty.
President Kenyatta also used the occasion to draw attention to the growing cases of cancer-related deaths in the country, assuring that the government will step up interventions to contain the crisis. He emphasized the need for a multi-stakeholder approach in addressing the issue, involving both the national and county governments.
As the country mourns the loss of two prominent leaders who succumbed to cancer, the President acknowledged that the disease is fast becoming a crisis that requires urgent action. He called on all Kenyans to come together to find a solution to the problem, both in prevention and treatment.
