Oil discovered in Kenya for first time

Oil discovered in Kenya for first time
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Summary The president of Kenya says that oil has been discovered for the first time in his country.

President Mwai Kibaki said Monday that oil was discovered in the countrys northwest over the weekend.Kibaki cautioned that commercial viability is still uncertain. He said it was good news for the country but that the discovery was the beginning of a long journey before Kenya could becomes an oil producer.The discovery was made in Kenyas Turkana region. Neighboring South Sudan and Uganda both have oil industries.

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