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September 30, 2026
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Oburu backs Sh2.2tr Lamu refinery, says project honours Raila's vision

Oburu backs Sh2.2tr Lamu refinery, says project honours Raila's vision

ODM leader Oburu Oginga has thrown his weight behind the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu...

✨ Key Highlights

Oburu Oginga has endorsed the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu, asserting that the project honors his late brother Raila Odinga's vision for African industrialization.

  • The refinery is expected to have a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day and could generate up to 1,000 megawatts of electricity.
  • Key players include Oburu Oginga, Raila Odinga, Dangote Group chairman Aliko Dangote, and President William Ruto.
  • Oburu highlighted the project's potential to stimulate development along the LAPSSET corridor and create over 60,000 jobs, while also cautioning for the protection of local communities.

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