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September 25, 2026
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President Ruto to tour Coast region from Saturday

President Ruto to tour Coast region from Saturday

President William Ruto will issue nearly 200,000 title deeds across the Coast region and launch construction of a new refinery in Lamu as he begins a development tour of the region on Saturday. The tour-covering Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Tana River, and Lamu counties-..

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President William Ruto is set to embark on a development tour of the Coast region starting Saturday, focusing on land issues and key infrastructure projects.

  • President Ruto will issue approximately 200,000 title deeds across six counties: Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Tana River, and Lamu.
  • The tour includes launching the construction of a $16 billion refinery in Lamu, a joint project with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote.
  • This initiative addresses longstanding land ownership challenges and aims to boost economic development, with the refinery expected to create over 500,000 jobs and enhance energy security.

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