Tag Archives: Kenya refinery

Museveni: I support Lamu Refinery, but Will not Invest in it Yet

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has expressed support for the proposed Lamu oil refinery but said Uganda will not commit funds to the project until it clarifies the status of an earlier refinery plan in Tanga, Tanzani Museveni spoke on Wednesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lamu refinery, which was …

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Mbadi Dismisses Claims Ruto Has Shares in Dangote’s Lamu Refinery

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the proposed Dangote oil refinery in Lamu, describing the Sh2 trillion project as an important investment for Kenya. Mbadi also rejected allegations that President William Ruto owns shares in the planned refinery, while criticising protests by some Lamu residents over compensation and …

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Dangote Reveals the Products Kenya Will Get From the Lamu Refinery

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has outlined plans for his group’s proposed refinery in Lamu, saying the facility will produce a variety of petroleum and industrial products for Kenya and the broader East African market. Speaking on Citizen TV’s Explainer ahead of the refinery’s launch, Dangote said the facility is …

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High Court Rejects Attempt to Stop Dangote Refinery Project in Lamu

The High Court has rejected an application seeking to halt the proposed Dangote refinery project in Lamu, allowing the planned groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday to go ahead despite an ongoing land dispute involving at least 133 residents of Chandavai. The ruling permits the project to continue while leaving the parties’ …

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