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September 30, 2026
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Six heads of state to join Ruto for Lamu refinery launch

Six heads of state to join Ruto for Lamu refinery launch

At least six heads of state and government leaders will join President William Ruto on Wednesday for the groundbreaking of the Sh2.2 trillion Lamu oil refinery, set to serve regional fuel markets...

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Six heads of state are expected to join President William Ruto for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu on Wednesday, September 30.

  • The refinery, a major energy investment by Dangote Group, is projected to process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily.
  • Attending leaders include President Paul Kagame (Rwanda), President Yoweri Museveni (Uganda), Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Ethiopia), and President Évariste Ndayishimiye (Burundi).
  • The ceremony proceeds despite protests by Lamu residents over land rights and a court order to maintain the status quo on disputed land.

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