GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11799

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 10 (1) (c), 10 (1) (d), 10 (1) (e), 10 (1) (h), 10 (1) (i), 10 (1) (j), 10 (1) (l), 10 (1) (m), 10 (2), 10 (3), 10 (4) and 10 (5) of the Petroleum Act, Cap. 308 of the laws of Kenya, and for the purposes of realizing the objective of Kenya’s Vision 2030 to fast track the commercial development of oil discoveries in Block T6 and Block T7 to achieve Full Field Development and the development of a crude oil export route, appoints a committee to be known as the First Oil Technical, Commercial and Legal Working Committee (the “Committee”) consisting of the following— Joseph Otieno – Chairperson, Joseph Wafula, Abigail Mwangi, Edward Kinyua (Eng.), Josky Kisali, Vincent Areri, Charles Kamunya, Lemiso Koiyo, Sharon Rotich, Robert Kibiwott, Duncan Ndegwa, Charity Cheruiyot, David Kariuki, Leah Hadidah Jara, Loise Thugge, Leonard Yegon, Stella Opakas, Clement Nadio, Joel Sutter, Luqman Jamaldin, Michael Karanja, Stephanie Anyanga, Sheila Tonui, Ashely Toywa, Stephen Ikiki, Kennedy Ondieki, Charles Ouko, Stella Kamasir Andrew Wanyonyi Khaemba, Simon Korir (Eng.), Winfred Mueni Masaku, Zachary Ndege, Jacob Kipaa, Michael Kirui, Duncan Hunda (Dr.), 22nd August, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE The mandate of the Committee shall be to— (a) negotiate the First Oil Technical and Commercial agreements between the Government and the contractors to secure the Government’s interest by obtaining the most favorable conditions for the Government; (b) undertake such research and consultations, including consultations with Government-appointed advisors, as the Committee considers necessary before finalizing the First Oil Technical and Commercial agreements; (c) advise the Government on, and draft any, enabling policy, or statutory, regulatory or institutional framework, in relation to oil and gas exploration, development and production, and approve a roadmap for the First Oil Development phases; (d) review, negotiate and oversee the implementation of the First Oil Technical and Commercial agreements between the Government and the contactors; (e) advise, in consultation with relevant Government agencies, on a land access framework that provides secure long-term access to land for the First Oil Development; (f) review and submit, once every three months, reports on the progress and work done in respect of First Oil Development to the Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary; and (g) perform any other function related to the Full Field Development and First Oil Development as may be directed by the Cabinet Secretary. In undertaking its mandate, the Committee may— (a) hold such meetings as may be required in relation to the development of the First Oil Project; (b) negotiate on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary and the Principal Secretary in relation to the development of the First Oil Project; (c) review and draft documents, and advise the Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary in relation to the development of the First Oil Project; (d) prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports in such form as the Cabinet Secretary may direct; (e) invite appointed external experts to review and advise on any commercial or technical issues related to the development of the First Oil Project; (f) make recommendations that are relevant in advancing the commercial and technical activities leading to the development of the First Oil Project; and (g) require, through the Principal Secretary, the production by any relevant person of any information or document in relation to the development of the First Oil Project. The Committee shall establish a secretariat which shall comprise of the members of the Committee and shall be responsible for preparing the reports of the Committee and for documenting the proceedings of the Committee. The Committee shall execute its mandate in consultation with the Principal Secretary and shall be responsible to the Cabinet Secretary. Dated the 22nd August, 2025. JAMES OPIYO WANDAYI, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum.