Petroleum Act

70. Safety zones

Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force

70. Safety zones

(1)There shall be a safety zone surrounding every facility carrying out upstream petroleum operations, unless otherwise determined by the Cabinet Secretary on advice by the Authority.

(2)The Cabinet Secretary may upon advice by the Authority, in cases of accidents and emergencies establish or extend the safety zones under subsection (1).

(3)The extent of the safety zones referred to in subsection (1) and (2) shall be determined by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Authority; except where a safety zone extends across the border line with another state, the Cabinet Secretary shall consult Parliament.

(4)The Cabinet Secretary may direct that—

(a)a zone corresponding to the safety zone shall be established in reasonable time before the placing of the facilities as mentioned in subsection (1);

(b)there shall be a safety zone around and above abandoned or dumped facilities, or part of the facility; or

(c)a person shall not carry out unauthorized activity in the safety zones.

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Source: Kenya Law