President William Ruto addressed the Tanzania Parliament in Dodoma, highlighting a significant oil refinery project set for Tanga region. However, President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania publicly distanced herself from these claims, questioning whether the refinery actually exists. During the State visit, Ruto faced diplomatic embarrassment after presenting information about an oil refinery that Suluhu reportedly questioned as nonexistent. The incident has drawn criticism for what are described as diplomatic gaffes, with Suluhu also calling for a crackdown on Gen Z activists and rights groups, placing Ruto under further scrutiny due to his silence on the matter. Meanwhile, the two presidents had also been collaborating to boost trade and investment within the East African region.







