Ruto claims opposition wants to extort Dangote over his Sh2 tr refinery
Ruto accused Sifuna and opposition leaders of attempting to extort Dangote and sabotage the planned Lamu oil refinery...
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President William Ruto has accused opposition leaders of attempting to extort Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote over his Sh2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu, promising to protect investors.
- The Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Special Economic Zone project is expected to process 700,000 barrels of oil daily and create 60,000 jobs.
- President Ruto specifically called out Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, alleging he sought the investment agreement to aid a sponsor in legal action against Dangote, a tactic the President claimed was used in a past cement investment.
- Senator Sifuna, representing the Linda Mwananchi group, stated that while no leaders oppose development, Parliament has not been privy to the refinery's agreement details, and residents of Lamu have raised concerns in court.
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Ruto Accuses Opposition of Extortion Over Dangote Sh2 Trillion Refinery - October 2026
President William Ruto has accused opposition leaders of attempting to extort Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote over his Sh2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu, promising to protect investors. He has renewed his attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna while on a development tour of the Coast region, accusing them of neglecting the economic welfare of Taita Taveta County residents. In a separate statement, Ruto criticized Senator Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of corruption and acting on behalf of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. The President also highlighted his close ties with the late businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe, with the two having had multiple encounters in recent times. Meanwhile, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission cleared Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma regarding allegations of making inciting remarks.
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