The Port of Lamu has received 2,930 metric tonnes of heavy machinery for the planned Dangote East Africa Refinery, marking a significant step towards the project's groundbreaking next week.

• The machinery, delivered by MV Da Yang, is for the Ksh2.2 trillion (USD17 billion) refinery and petrochemical complex.
• Key figures involved include Kenya Ports Authority Chief Executive Officer Captain William Ruto and President William Ruto, who assured government support.
• An Indian state-owned engineering firm has been awarded a contract worth over Ksh58 billion as the Project Management Consultant and EPCM consultant.