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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.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony in Lamu on Wednesday, Timamy criticised those who had gone to court seeking to stop the development, accusing them of acting against the interests of local residents.
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.
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
The latest arrests also come as police continue to rely on intelligence gathering and public cooperation to identify suspected criminal networks
The Governor's appearance also brought an end to a dispute over his failure to attend earlier committee sessions, with senators cancelling an arrest warrant that had been issued against him.
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”.
Kindiki said the government would no longer tolerate contractors who delay projects despite receiving payment, noting that Kenyans were waiting to benefit from improved infrastructure.
Speaking in Fulugani, Kwale County on Tuesday, Ruto said some people who publicly supported the refinery were working behind the scenes to stop it through legal action, accusing them of using “selfishness” and “extortionism” to undermine investors.
The President said 300 officers from the Ministry of Lands had been assembled from across the country and assigned to speed up the work, including land surveys, documentation and other processes required to formalise ownership.
The County Governments Implementation Review Report for the 2025/26 financial year shows that Meru used 79.04 per cent of its development allocation, while Trans Nzoia and Kirinyaga recorded 73.94 per cent and 73.89 per cent respectively.
In a notice on Tuesday, the authority said the directive affects sections of the Likoni-Ukunda-Lunga Lunga (A7), Kilifi-Malindi-Garsen-Witu (A7), Maili Tisa-Kitale (B14) and Eldoret-Nyaru (B124) roads.
In Komgala, 102 cows were reported killed, while Nengardedi recorded 243 cows, 116 goats and 29 donkeys. Another 287 cows and 54 donkeys were reported killed at Lake Lash, while 132 cows died in Kapuru.
The county had an approved supplementary budget of Sh25.65 billion, including Sh8.83 billion for development and Sh16.81 billion for recurrent programmes.
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said hosting the championship would provide an opportunity for the county to showcase its tourism, hospitality and business sectors while attracting athletes, officials and visitors from across the continent
The incident was reported at Lumakanda Police Station under OB Number 14 of September 27, 2026, at about 12:07 pm, following an alleged incident in the Kambi Moto area.
The Kenya Red Cross Society says heavy rains could increase the risk of flooding, landslides and other weather-related disasters in the region.
In a letter dated September 24, 2026, to the KWS Meru County office, David Kiogora M’inoti requested permission to keep the two buffaloes on his farm in Kithirune, Meru County.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Linda Mwananchi said its leadership had agreed to move forward as a united political force, citing what it described as Kenyans’ demand for better governance.
The announcement came on Saturday, September 26, 2026, when Ruto inspected the 57km Bura-Mto Mwagodi road in Mbale, Wundanyi Constituency, one of several road projects being undertaken in the county.
According to Dangote, the electricity project will be a major part of the Kenyan investment, with the plant expected to generate about 1,000MW from petroleum coke, also known as petcoke.
The facility, proposed by US-based Satarem America Inc., would start with the ability to treat between 60 and 80 tonnes daily before increasing its capacity to 100 tonnes. The
The woman was intercepted by Kenya Airports Criminal Investigations (KACI) detectives as she prepared to board a flight to Bangladesh. Her arrest followed a stop order issued by the National Anti-Narcotics Investigations Bureau (NANIB) over alleged involvement in narcotics trafficking.
According to the Budget Implementation Review Report for the financial year ended June 2026, Nairobi accounted for the largest share of county travel expenditure after using Sh850 million during the period under review.
Rescue efforts underway after buildings collapse into mine shafts in Migori
Speaking on Friday during an inspection of development projects in Kieni, Nyeri County, Kindiki said elders had tasked him with ensuring Mt Kenya does not split into East and West because of political affiliations.
Officers attached to Kahawa West Police Station destroyed 2,600 litres of kangara and 120 litres of chang'aa after targeting premises suspected of being used to manufacture illicit alcoholic drinks and sell drugs
The two suspects remain in police custody as detectives pursue further leads, including efforts to recover the remaining stolen property
The Transport and Infrastructure Committee has directed Principal Secretary in the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Teresia Mbaika and Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Managing Director Moses Wekesa to provide a detailed report on the affected land at the Mombasa airport.
The commission has rescheduled Iraya’s appearance to Wednesday, September 30, 2026, following his request to have the initial date changed.