Ruto Announces Plans for Regional Refinery to End Fuel Disruptions - May 2026

President William Ruto announced plans to construct a regional refinery aimed at ending constant fuel disruptions during a meeting with the Kenyan diaspora at State House, Nairobi. Victims of protests against the Finance Bill 2024 are urging the government to expedite compensation payments as promised by the President. Separately, victims of police brutality are threatening fresh protests over delayed compensation, demanding justice and compensation for brutality they suffered.