Ruto Defends Lamu Oil Refinery Against Opposition Critics - October 2026

President William Ruto has concluded his eight-day tour of the Coast region, using the occasion to address criticism from the opposition regarding the planned Dangote refinery in Lamu. Ruto warned opposition leaders against inciting residents of Lamu to disrupt the construction of an oil refinery project linked to businessman Aliko Dangote. Lawyers in Kenya are cautioning that President Ruto's development projects may face legal hurdles due to insufficient public participation. The opposition is demanding that the agreement governing the Dangote oil refinery project be made public.