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  •  The Relationship Between Policy Implementation and Environmental Sustainability in The Oil and Gas Industry
     
    ►Richard Kipchirchir Too Chepkwony (Corresponding Author)
     rt7750@gmail.com
     https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2143-3820  
       
    ►     Harriet Kidombo
     harrietkidombo@gmail.com 
    https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5560-5619

    ►    Christopher Gakuu
     cmgakuu@uonbi.ac.ke 
    https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7864-5501
      
    Received: 1 May, 2025
    Final Revision: 19 June, 2025
    Accepted: 25 June, 2025
    Published: 22 August,2025
     
    Abstract
    Despite extensive global efforts to promote sustainable development, the oil and gas industry continues to face significant environmental challenges. Numerous strategies and regulatory frameworks have been introduced over the years, yet their effectiveness in curbing environmental degradation remains limited, particularly in resource-rich but ecologically fragile regions. This study investigates the relationship between policy implementation and environmental sustainability within the upstream oil and gas sector in Turkana County, Kenya. Using a mixed-methods approach and empirical data analysis, the study reveals a statistically significant but modest positive correlation (r = 0.292**) between policy implementation and environmental sustainability. Regression analysis further indicates that a unit increase in policy implementation leads to a 0.228-unit increase in environmental sustainability (p < 0.001). The findings highlight the importance of translating sound policy into actionable implementation, especially in sectors with high environmental stakes. While many governments have demonstrated the capacity to formulate sound policies, the persistent gap lies in the translation of these policies into tangible environmental outcomes. The findings from Turkana County, Kenya, reveal a statistically significant relationship between policy implementation and environmental sustainability, affirming that successful implementation directly contributes to improved ecological outcomes. Conversely, the modest strength of the correlation suggests that policy implementation alone is not sufficient and must be reinforced by complementary institutional and operational mechanisms.
     
    Keywords:Policy Implementation, Environmental Sustainability, Oil and Gas Sector, Upstream Projects, Regulatory Frameworks, Turkana County Kenya.

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