Lamu residents protest impending eviction over unresolved refinery compensation - October 2026

Residents of Lamu West Sub County are protesting an impending eviction order that would displace them to make way for the proposed Dangote oil refinery, citing unresolved compensation issues. President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to brokers and extortionists who might attempt to disrupt investments in the country, specifically mentioning the Lamu oil refinery project. Pentecostal leaders are urging President William Ruto to address resident concerns regarding the proposed KSh 2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu County. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized the Kenyan government for proceeding with the Lamu refinery launch, citing unaddressed concerns from Lamu residents. Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a has urged political leaders to refrain from politicising the Dangote Refinery project, while Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has welcomed the investment by Dangote Group, highlighting its potential to boost the Kenyan economy.