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October 2, 2026
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Ruto Reveals New Investor for Multi-Billion Kitui Cement Factory

Ruto Reveals New Investor for Multi-Billion Kitui Cement Factory

Ruto also defended the planned Ksh2 trillion East African oil refinery in Lamu, saying the government would not evict residents because of the project...

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President William Ruto has announced that a Ksh33 billion cement factory will be established in Kitui County, with a new investor in place.

  • The new cement factory is valued at Ksh33 billion.
  • The key figure is President William Ruto, who made the announcement.
  • This project comes years after Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote abandoned a similar plan due to frustration with the investment climate.

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