Kenya Pipeline to compensate Kibwezi residents affected by oil spill next month

An excavated area in Thange village in Kibwezi, Makueni County shows the depth of the oil spill in the area. PHOTO: BONIFACE OKENDO/STANDARD

Kenya Pipeline Company will from next month begin compensating residents of Thange valley in Kibwezi East Constituency who were affected by an oil leak two years ago.

KPC has already received 278 claim forms and the verification process will be complete by month end. Each of the claimants will receive payment through CIC Insurance. The insurance firm is also engaging with Panafcon - the company that carried out the impact assessment study in the area —with the aim of studying their report to establish if there are matters that need further clarification.