The Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu County is projected to significantly boost Kenya's manufacturing sector and the local economy.

• The refinery could increase the manufacturing sector's contribution to GDP from 7.1% to 12%.
• The project, led by the Dangote Group, is expected to create 60,000 jobs during construction.
• David Ndii, President Ruto’s economic advisor, estimates the refinery could transform Lamu into one of the country's largest county economies.