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October 1, 2026
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Ruto says no Lamu resident will be displaced over oil refinery project

Ruto says no Lamu resident will be displaced over oil refinery project

President William Ruto has assured residents of Lamu that no one will be displaced from the main site earmarked for the proposed refinery...

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President William Ruto has assured Lamu residents that no one will be displaced from the main site for the proposed oil refinery, stating the government has secured the land and will manage any compensation.

  • The government has secured 10,000 acres for the refinery and is seeking an additional 3,000 acres for a Special Economic Zone.
  • President William Ruto emphasized that the Kenyan government, not investors, will handle compensation for affected residents outside the main site.
  • The assurance comes as the refinery is developed as part of a broader plan to establish an industrial hub along the coast, promising economic benefits like jobs and trade.

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