The groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Lamu Oil Refinery, a project backed by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is scheduled for September 30. This significant development was confirmed by Dangote during a recent visit to Botswana.

• The refinery and petrochemical complex is valued at Ksh2.59 trillion ($20 billion).
• Key players include Aliko Dangote, President William Ruto, and his economic adviser David Ndii.
• The refinery aims to serve markets across East Africa, with potential crude oil supply estimated at over 600,000 barrels per day from countries like South Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya.

President William Ruto has assured Kajiado residents that Amboseli National Park will soon be fully under their management, despite a temporary court injunction.

• The park's transfer to Kajiado County management is anticipated by the end of 2026.
• President William Ruto expressed confidence that legal challenges will not derail the transfer.
• During a development tour, the President also announced significant infrastructure projects and the closure of Tata Chemicals at Lake Magadi.

Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga hosted a delegation from the Senate Energy Committee at his Nairobi residence while recovering at home after a recent hospital visit.

• The delegation, led by Committee Chairperson Senator William Kisang and Vice-Chairperson Senator Beatrice Ogolla, checked on Oburu's wellbeing and discussed legislative priorities in the energy sector.
• The meeting occurred amidst circulating reports about Oburu's health, which he has dismissed as exaggerated, stating he was undergoing a routine check-up.
• Oburu assured the public of his transparency regarding his health, mentioning visits from senior officials including Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi during his hospital stay.