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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