News
Kalonzo backs Lamu refinery but demands benefits for Kenyans
The Wiper leader said the Opposition's position on major investments should not be mistaken for hostility towards foreign capital.
Dangote Refinery
Commentary
How security gains paved way for Sh2.2 trillion Dangote refinery in Lamu
The Sh2.2 trillion investment comes as Lamu continues to emerge from years of insecurity linked to attacks by Al-Shabaab militants, which affected communities, businesses and access to essential services, espec...
Business
Museveni backs regional stake in Lamu refinery
Speaking at the refinery launch in Mokowe, Lamu County, on Wednesday, Ugandan President said the project should be viewed beyond its location in Kenya and as part of a wider effort to strengthen economic links...
Business
Ruto to Dangote: No one will extort you over Lamu refinery
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Mokowe, Lamu County, on Wednesday, Ruto said investors should be regarded as development partners and warned those he accused of using disputes and court cases to seek...
News
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
Exclusives
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 concerni...
Coast
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...
News
Lamu residents sue to stop Dangote refinery groundbreaking
The 133 residents want the court to halt construction, excavation and other activities on land they claim forms part of LR No. 13061 until their alleged community and customary interests are identified and dete...
Africa
Ruto tours Dangote plant as Kenya prepares to break ground on Lamu refinery
During the tour, Ruto pointed to the scale of the Nigerian facility, which has the capacity to refine 700,000 barrels of crude oil every day.
Exclusives
Dangote Lamu refinery could turn Kenya into regional oil and logistics hub, expert says
The proposed refinery is expected to have the capacity to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil a day, which would make it the largest refinery in East Africa once completed.
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Federal Reserve rate hold gives Kenya short-term relief amid global risks, says Ecobank
Ecobank’s Mohamed Souleymane says the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates at 3.5%–3.75% offers short-term stability for Kenya. He warns that Middle East tensions and oil volatility could still pressure...