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September 29, 2026
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Ruto: Lamu refinery groundbreaking to proceed as planned

Ruto: Lamu refinery groundbreaking to proceed as planned

President William Ruto says the groundbreaking of the Ksh2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu will proceed as planned on Wednesday...

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President William Ruto announced that the groundbreaking for the Ksh2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu will proceed as planned on Wednesday, despite opposition and legal challenges.

  • The project, a Ksh2 trillion investment, is expected to create approximately 60,000 jobs.
  • Key figures involved include President William Ruto and the Dangote Group.
  • A court case filed by 133 residents seeking to halt activities was declined, though parties were ordered to maintain the status quo on disputed land.

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