President Ruto Announces 60,000 Jobs In Massive Ksh2.2 Trillion Lamu Oil Refinery Deal With Aliko Dangote
President William Ruto has announced ambitious plans to employ approximately 60,000 Kenyans for the construction and operation of a multi-billion-shilling oil refinery in Lamu, set to be built in partnership with Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. Speaking on Friday, July 10,..
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President William Ruto has announced a substantial job creation initiative linked to a massive Ksh2.2 trillion oil refinery deal in Lamu with Aliko Dangote.
- Approximately 60,000 jobs will be created, specifically for Kenyan youth.
- The project involves Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, and the Kenyan government.
- The proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery is intended to serve as an energy hub for Kenya and six neighboring East African countries.
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