President William Ruto has accused opposition leaders of attempting to extort Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote over his Sh2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu, promising to protect investors.

• The Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Special Economic Zone project is expected to process 700,000 barrels of oil daily and create 60,000 jobs.
• President Ruto specifically called out Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, alleging he sought the investment agreement to aid a sponsor in legal action against Dangote, a tactic the President claimed was used in a past cement investment.
• Senator Sifuna, representing the Linda Mwananchi group, stated that while no leaders oppose development, Parliament has not been privy to the refinery's agreement details, and residents of Lamu have raised concerns in court.

President William Ruto has renewed his attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna while on a development tour of the Coast region.

• President Ruto accused Uhuru Kenyatta of failing to address the economic struggles of Taita Taveta County residents.
• He also criticized Senator Sifuna for opposing government development projects, suggesting the senator is being used by political sponsors.
• The criticisms come as President Ruto continues his development tour in Mombasa County, specifically in Kisauni Constituency.

President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of neglecting the economic welfare of Taita Taveta County residents. He also targeted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

• President William Ruto accused predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of inaction on economic suffering in Taita Taveta County.
• President William Ruto also criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for opposing government development projects.
• Senator Sifuna was accused of being a pawn for political sponsors seeking to obstruct the government's agenda.