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September 29, 2026
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CS Wandayi Reveals Fate of Dangote Refinery Groundbreaking After Court Order

CS Wandayi Reveals Fate of Dangote Refinery Groundbreaking After Court Order

The court had issued interim orders directing for the status quo to be maintained ahead of the groundbreaking...

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Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Dangote Oil Refinery in Lamu will proceed on Wednesday, September 30, despite a court order and local protests.

  • The Ksh2 trillion Dangote East Africa refinery project faces opposition from residents demanding compensation.
  • The Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi confirmed the government's intention to proceed with the launch.
  • A Malindi Environment and Land Court issued temporary orders restricting activities on disputed land, filed by Salim Tima Swale and 132 others.

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