Dangote Lamu refinery breaks myths as Kenya bets on East Africa's fuel future

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Kenya and Nigeria's Dangote Group broke ground on a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude daily, marking a major industrial push for East Africa. The project faces skepticism over feedstock availability, logistics, environmental concerns, and security risks, but proponents argue coastal access and regional demand justify the investment. President Ruto's backing is credited with advancing a plan first proposed in 2012. Supporters compare the venture to Japan's Kawasaki Steel, which succeeded by importing raw materials by sea, and note East Africa's 30 million tonnes annual fuel demand offers a viable market.


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