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DP Kindiki: Construction of Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery set to begin next week

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202606 mins

Lamu refinery project is set for groundbreaking next week as preparations enter final stages Government says the project could create thousands of jobs and expand opportunities in the Coast region The refinery is expected to support Kenya’s petrochemical, manufacturing and energy ambitions The construction of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu County is set to…

Why Kenya’s $17bn Lamu refinery deal demands scrutiny

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202607 mins

Dangote’s proposed Lamu refinery could transform Kenya into a major regional petroleum hub. Kenya’s potential $500 million stake raises questions over public money, returns and investment risks. Local jobs, environmental protection and Kenyan participation will be key to determining whether the project delivers lasting value. Kenya could be on the threshold of one of the…

Dangote Lamu refinery to cost Ksh2 trillion as construction starts in October

Sacco ReviewAugust 10, 202603 mins

Dangote plans to invest about Ksh2 trillion in a proposed 700,000 barrel per day oil refinery in Lamu, with construction set to begin in October 2026. The project is expected to take four years to complete and will be financed through 30 percent equity and 70 percent debt. The refinery is expected to strengthen Kenya’s…