Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is seeking government protection for his planned Ksh2.2 trillion oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, against competition from cheap imported fuel.

• Dangote plans to invest $16 billion in the refinery, with 70% financed by debt.
• Key parties involved include Aliko Dangote, Dangote Group, and the Kenyan government, with President William Ruto expressing intent for the National Infrastructure Fund to take a stake.
• The refinery is expected to process 650,000 to 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily and construction could begin by October.