The groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Lamu Oil Refinery, a project backed by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is scheduled for September 30. This significant development was confirmed by Dangote during a recent visit to Botswana.

• The refinery and petrochemical complex is valued at Ksh2.59 trillion ($20 billion).
• Key players include Aliko Dangote, President William Ruto, and his economic adviser David Ndii.
• The refinery aims to serve markets across East Africa, with potential crude oil supply estimated at over 600,000 barrels per day from countries like South Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya.