ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Petroleum Act
17. Financial and technical obligations of the contractor
Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force
17. Financial and technical obligations of the contractor
(1)Where the national government enters into a petroleum agreement, under this Act, it shall do so fairly, equitably, transparently, competitively and cost effectively:Provided that the national government shall enter into a petroleum agreement only with a contractor who shall have the financial, technical and professional capacity necessary to fulfil the contractor's obligations under the petroleum agreement.(2)The contractor shall maintain financial, technical and professional capacity throughout the length of the contract.(3)The contractor shall at all times ensure that any subcontractor or agent of the contractor acting on his behalf possesses the necessary skills and qualifications to meet the obligations of the contractor stipulated in the petroleum agreement or as required under this Act.