Simba Updates Kenyan Communities on Exploration Program

Simba Energy Inc. participated in a stakeholders meeting held on July 2 in Wajir, the largest community within the company’s Block 2A concession area, onshore Kenya. Approximately 50 people were in attendance including local district commissioners and councillors for the three regions comprising Block 2A (Wajir East, Wajir West and Wajir South), with members of the local business community and people from local villages also in attendance.

Simba’s management visited the region to formally introduce the company to Wajir and the local districts, and to establish a good working relationship as part of its appraisal for Block 2A’s hydrocarbon potential.

The company’s MD of Operations, Hassan Hassan, and other company officials were graciously welcomed by both dignitaries and citizens in attendance. After the company’s presentation on its plans for the exploration and potential development on Block 2A, Simba heard concerns about both employment opportunities for local citizens as well as any possible detrimental environmental impact from the work to be carried out in the area.

Simba emphasized its universal policy of hiring as many local people as possible and also confirmed that local labor from Wajir and surrounding districts had already been hired for short-term activities. Further commitments were made during the meeting to minimize any environmental impact, work closely with the community on all local matters, while keeping everyone properly informed of the company’s current and future activities going forward.

Hassan said, “It was very gratifying to be welcomed so warmly by the people and local officials in Wajir and surrounding communities. The stakeholders meeting was very important both for us to introduce ourselves but also to listen and understand particular local concerns. We are confident going forward with our activities in a cooperative manner and hope to make a significant contribution as a new member of the community.”