Gas deal to seal Kenyatta legacy, fix trade disputes

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Tanzanian counterpart John Magufuli

What you need to know:

  • Natural gas from Tanzania could power Kenya’s industrial drive at a time the Lamu coal plant is facing headwinds.
  • The LNG deal would therefore come in handy as time runs out for President Kenyatta to cement his legacy by implementing the Big 4 Agenda.
  • A technical team from both countries is working out the details for implementing the deal.