A groundbreaking ceremony for the Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu, Kenya, signifies a major shift in Africa's oil industry, potentially ending the cycle of exporting crude oil only to import refined products.

• The refinery boasts a massive capacity of 700,000 barrels a day.
• Key figures interviewed include Commissioner for Petroleum Joseph Otieno and Presidential Advisor Dr Silvester Kasuku.
• This development challenges Mombasa port's dominance and could foster significant industrial growth beyond fuel production.