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October 1, 2026
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Ruto: Why Lamu was chosen for Dangote refinery

Ruto: Why Lamu was chosen for Dangote refinery

President William Ruto has explained why Lamu emerged as the preferred location for the proposed Dangote refinery...

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President William Ruto has explained the strategic rationale behind choosing Lamu as the location for the proposed Dangote refinery.

  • The decision was based on technical studies indicating Lamu's suitability for a large-scale petroleum facility and its associated industrial growth.
  • Key players include President William Ruto and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote of Dangote Group.
  • Considerations included the deep waters off Lamu, which can accommodate large vessels, and its potential to become an industrial and logistics hub for the wider East African region.

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