Government defends G-to-G oil import deal

Tonight, the government is defending its G-to-G oil importation arrangement through international oil companies, describing the deal as affordable, less risky and convenient. While dismissing claims of foul play, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi named six local oil marketing companies and seven banks involved in the G-to-G deal. Wandayi says the local companies were appointed by the international oil corporations to handle local logistics and operations, and that the government could not override their choice.