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September 30, 2026
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Ruto, Dangote Set to Break Ground on Sh2.2tn Lamu Oil Refinery Amid Land Dispute

Ruto, Dangote Set to Break Ground on Sh2.2tn Lamu Oil Refinery Amid Land Dispute

The project, backed by Dangote Industries, is designed to process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, positioning it among the largest planned refinery developments in Africa...

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President William Ruto and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote are set to launch the groundbreaking ceremony for a proposed Sh2.2 trillion ($16 billion) East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu on Wednesday.

  • The refinery aims to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, positioning it as one of Africa's largest planned refinery developments.
  • Key players include Dangote Industries and the Kenyan government, aiming to establish Kenya as a regional petroleum hub.
  • The project faces a legal challenge from 133 residents claiming ancestral land ownership, with interim court orders issued to maintain the status quo on a disputed parcel.

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