A political storm has erupted between President Ruto and Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), over the Dangote Group's investment in Kenya.

• Dangote Group announced a significant investment, including a fertilizer plant.
• President Ruto lauded the investment as a win for Kenya's economy.
• Edwin Sifuna questioned the terms of the deal, alleging a lack of transparency.
• The disagreement highlights emerging political friction surrounding major foreign investments.

President William Ruto announced that Kenya has partnered with Aliko Dangote to build an oil pipeline connecting Turkana to Lamu, with oil extraction set to begin by December.

• The Turkana-Lamu pipeline will allow Kenya to transport its crude oil to Lamu, regardless of initial production volumes.
• Key entities involved include President William Ruto and Aliko Dangote.
• The project will also see the establishment of a Special Economic Zone spanning approximately 5,000 acres in Lamu.

President William Ruto has announced that a Ksh33 billion cement factory will be established in Kitui County, with a new investor in place.

• The new cement factory is valued at Ksh33 billion.
• The key figure is President William Ruto, who made the announcement.
• This project comes years after Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote abandoned a similar plan due to frustration with the investment climate.