Sh 2.2 Trillion Lamu Refinery Project Officially Commences - October 2026

The Lamu refinery project, valued at Sh 2.2 trillion ($16 billion), has officially commenced construction in Lamu County. Billionaire Aliko Dangote's refinery is set to reshape East Africa's fuel industry, marking a significant development in the region's industrial landscape. President William Ruto has warned brokers and extortionists against disrupting investments in the project. Meanwhile, Pentecostal leaders have urged President Ruto to address resident concerns regarding the proposed refinery, citing unresolved compensation issues. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized the government for proceeding with the launch without addressing Lamu residents' concerns. At the same time, opposition leaders have expressed concerns that the process of launching the refinery lacks accountability, accusing the President of pursuing personal interests. Lamu residents in Lamu West Sub County are protesting an impending eviction order that would displace them to make way for the proposed refinery, citing unresolved compensation issues. In related political developments, President Ruto has criticized Senator Edwin Sifuna over the Dangote deal, accusing him of corruption and acting on behalf of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. A political storm has erupted between President Ruto and the ODM Secretary-General over the Dangote Group's investment. Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka claims a former president sponsored a court bid to halt the refinery. Additionally, MPs from Kiambu have strongly defended the project, urging against its politicization and emphasizing its potential for economic development and job creation.

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