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September 28, 2026
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Ruto's Dangote Project Faces Fresh Hurdle as 133 Lamu Residents Sue

Ruto's Dangote Project Faces Fresh Hurdle as 133 Lamu Residents Sue

The plaintiffs claim soil testing began in July 2026, while police officers, chiefs, and other government agents allegedly cleared a disputed parcel on September 10 ahead of the planned groundbreaking ceremony...

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133 Lamu residents have taken a land dispute linked to the proposed Dangote Refinery to the Malindi High Court, seeking an injunction against further activities on the disputed land. The residents allege destruction of property and fear displacement ahead of the refinery's groundbreaking ceremony.

  • 133 Lamu residents are suing Dangote Industries and several government agencies, including the National Land Commission and LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority.
  • The dispute centers on land parcels in Chandavai, allegedly used for generations for farming, livestock, and containing homes, mosques, shrines, and graves.
  • The court action follows the delivery of 2,930 metric tonnes of heavy machinery to the Port of Lamu for the Ksh2.2 trillion refinery project, with a groundbreaking ceremony planned for next week.

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