Tanzania, March 28 -- Kenya will finally license the Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc), ending months of a major feud that spilled over to the regional court and hurt diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir on Wednesday said that work is in progress to issue a permit that will allow Unoc to import fuel directly through Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).

"You will see Unoc getting a licence and then we will see how to work together because usage of our pipeline is an opportunity for us," Mr Chirchir said.

"They will employ Kenya Pipeline Company's infrastructure so there will be no loss of opportunity, the transporter will remain to be KPC. We are working closely with Uganda to resolve the challeng...