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Ruto: Kenya has no issue with Uganda, Tanzania refinery plans
Speaking during an interview with the media at State House, Mombasa, the President said he had discussed Uganda's refinery plans with President Yoweri Museveni.
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Ruto: Why Lamu beat Tanga as site for Dangote refinery
The President pointed out that the decision to locate the project in Lamu was therefore reached after technical assessments of the site and its potential to support industries beyond crude oil processing.
Politics
Ask for it in Parliament! Ruto tells Sifuna over Dangote deal
Ruto responded to the senator’s demand for the agreement by saying lawmakers already have a procedure they can use to compel the presentation of government deals before Parliament.
Business
Ruto details Government funding plan for Dangote Lamu refinery
The President said the project reflected a shift from traditional infrastructure financing, where the government relies heavily on taxes and public borrowing, towards a model that brings private capital into commercially viable projects
Business
Dangote Lamu refinery to expand regional fuel options, Abiy says
The refinery is designed to handle up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil each day and is expected to be completed in 2030.
News
Dangote unveils Sh6.5 trillion in Africa projects by 2030
Dangote Group President and Chief Executive Aliko Dangote made the announcement on Wednesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu, saying the company was ready to expand its investments into other areas that can support Africa’s growth.
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Dangote sets 40-month deadline for Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery
The refinery is expected to generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity and produce one million tonnes of polypropylene, with the wider project covering areas such as energy, petrochemicals, logistics, engineering, manufacturing and marine services.
Business
Mudavadi: Dangote refinery to boost trade and regional stability
The planned refinery will have a capacity to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it one of Africa’s largest planned refineries and the biggest planned facility in East Africa.
Business
President Ruto, Dangote break ground on Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery
The facility will be built on land within the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor and is planned to process crude from Kenya's Lokichar fields, other African producers and international sources. Its location next to Lamu Port is intended to allow the movement of crude and petroleum products by sea while supporting a wider logistics and industrial hub
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Ndindi Nyoro presses Government to reveal Kenya’s stake in Dangote Lamu refinery
Nyoro said the government should provide information on the ownership of Dangote East Africa Refinery, the amount of land allocated to the project and any financial commitments made by the state
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Wiper’s Njiru challenges Government to address Lamu land concerns
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Njiru said residents affected by the refinery and the wider Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor projects must be involved in decisions concerning their land and livelihoods, arguing that communities hosting major investments should also have a share in the benefits.
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Oburu links Sh2.2t Lamu refinery to Raila’s industrialisation dream
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oburu described the investment as “a powerful catalyst towards National industrialization” and said it could “permanently rewrite the economic destiny of Lamu County and the entire coastal region”.