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September 29, 2026

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Ruto vows to push through with Sh2tr Dangote refinery, amid court fight

President Ruto accuses opponents of sponsoring court case against Dangote refinery, claims they oppose the project because they were left out; vows to proceed with plans...

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President William Ruto has vowed to proceed with the Sh2 trillion East Africa oil refinery project in Lamu, dismissing a court challenge as an attempt to undermine investment.

The project, spearheaded by Dangote, is estimated to cost between Sh1.9 trillion and Sh2.1 trillion.
President William Ruto accused unnamed opponents of sponsoring the court case to interfere with investment.
Residents are seeking resolution on land ownership, resettlement, and compensation before construction begins, though a recent court ruling did not halt the project entirely.

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