Ruto Makes Appointments Ahead of Dangote Oil Refinery Project

The appointment comes after Aliko Dangote settled on Lamu Port as the final site for the multi-trillion project, with groundbreaking set for late 2026...
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President William Ruto has appointed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to chair a government committee overseeing the implementation of the Ksh2.2 trillion East African oil refinery project in Lamu.
- The Ksh2.2 trillion refinery is one of the largest investments in Kenya.
- Key players include President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and businessman Aliko Dangote.
- The groundbreaking date has been set, with construction expected to take 30 months to three years.
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