Ruto, Suluhu Clash Over Dangote-Backed Tanga Oil Refinery
On Monday, Ruto appeared to find himself at odds when his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu, claimed that she had no idea, nor had her country been briefed on the talks for the refinery...
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President William Ruto has defended his announcement of a proposed oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, after President Samia Suluhu publicly stated she had not been consulted. Speaking to the Tanzanian Parliament, Ruto emphasized East African Community (EAC) integration and regional benefits.
- The proposed refinery is a multi-billion dollar investment.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto and President Samia Suluhu.
- Ruto argued that while he would have preferred the refinery in Kenya, EAC unity makes its location in Tanga beneficial for the entire region.
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Ruto, Suluhu Clash Over Dangote-Backed Tanga Oil Refinery - May 2026
President William Ruto has defended his announcement of a proposed oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, after President Samia Suluhu publicly stated she had not been consulted. Speaking to the Tanzanian Parliament during a historic address in Dodoma, Ruto emphasized East African Community (EAC) integration and regional benefits. Tanzanian MPs openly endorsed President Ruto, praising him and expressing hopes for his re-election in 2027. Kenya and Tanzania signed eight agreements to deepen bilateral ties and boost regional integration. The Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line, dormant for over two decades, is set to be fully operational by April 2027, with Ruto identifying unemployment and poverty as the primary adversaries for both nations.
