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September 30, 2026
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'We are not scared of court': Dangote shrugs off oil refinery suit

'We are not scared of court': Dangote shrugs off oil refinery suit

President William Ruto and businessman Aliko Dangote have backed the construction of the Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery despite a court battle over land earmarked for the project...

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Despite a court challenge over land acquisition, Kenyan President William Ruto and Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote have officially broken ground for the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu.

  • The refinery is a Sh2.2 trillion project aiming to process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily.
  • Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Aliko Dangote.
  • Over 130 residents have filed lawsuits regarding land, compensation, and public participation, leading to a court order to maintain the status quo on the disputed land until October 14.

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