Ruto Orders KPC to Withdraw Case Blocking Sh3bn Compensation for Makueni Oil Spill Victims

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 27 – President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) to withdraw a court case that has delayed the payment of Sh3 billion in compensation…

Speaking in Machinery town, Kibwezi East Constituency, on Monday during his development tour of Ukambani, Ruto said withdrawing the case would pave the way for the payment of compensation awarded to the victims by the High Court.

He said the government would ensure the affected families receive the money directly, warning brokers against attempting to deduct a portion of the compensation through law firms.

“I understand some brokers and conmen are collecting signatures from the affected families, claiming that the money will be paid through their law firms. They won’t get a cent because the Government will pay the money directly to the affected families,” Ruto said.

The oil spill occurred on May 12, 2015, when a petroleum pipeline ruptured in Thange village, Kibwezi East Constituency, releasing fuel into the River Thange basin and contaminating land and water sources.

Source: Capital FM