CIVIL SOCIETY SENSITIZED ON THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN TURKANA COUNTY

The Civil Societies in Turkana County were sensitized on the rights of the people on issues of extractive industry. The sensitization took place at the Lokoriama Hall in Lodwar town  to empower the Citizens on their Rights and how to benefit from industries in the County. The Civil Society and Community Based Organizations (C.B.O’S) wanted to know how Tullow Oil Company has compensated the community and if not they were to form a team to represent the community. The committee to be formed was to face County Government; Tullow Oil Company and National Government to make sure issues of the community are well addressed. Speaking at the event, the Chief Officer for Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Joseph Elim said the Government has set aside 10 million shillings to train the community on extractive industries. Also speaking at the event, the Program Officer at the center for minority rights development, David Achero spoke on the issue of land and compensation where he said that land taken by organizations should be compensated fully to the community.