(Photo Courtesy: Person filling petrol into a car)  Kenya is set to begin commercial oil production by the end of 2026, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has confirmed.  The government is eager to move beyond exploration to fully develop the Turkana oil fields, a key step for the country’s energy sector. The Lokichar Basin in Turkana, known for its significant oil reserves, has faced slow development despite years of exploration.  The exit of British company Tullow Oil in April created uncertainty about the project’s future.  However, Gulf Energy Ltd is finalising the purchase of Tullow’s Kenyan assets, bringing new hope. Speaking on NTV, Wandayi said Gulf Energy is preparing the necessary financial and technical resources to advance the project.  Once the government approves their Field Development Plan, commercial production will begin, with the first oil expected to be exported by late 2026. Wandayi explained why Kenya has not built a refinery, stating t...