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September 20, 2026
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Ruto heads to Unga with Sh2.2trn refinery, AI and Africa-financing agenda

Ruto heads to Unga with Sh2.2trn refinery, AI and Africa-financing agenda

President will co-chair roundtables hosted by the Africa Finance Corporation and GABI...

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President William Ruto has departed for New York to address the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), aiming to promote Kenya as an investment and technology hub while advocating for increased African capital to finance continental development.

  • A key proposal is the Sh2.2 trillion ($17 billion) East Africa Refinery in Lamu, projected to create over 60,000 jobs.
  • President Ruto will co-chair roundtables with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), alongside Aliko Dangote.
  • The agenda also includes advancing artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, such as the AI Middle Powers Initiative and the Africa Development Bank-backed AI 10 Billion Initiative.

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