Ruto, Dangote Face Land Dispute Ahead of Sh2.2 Trillion Oil Refinery Launch
President William Ruto and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote are set to preside over the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu on Wednesday, marking the start of a major industrial project targeting Kenya and the wider East African petroleum market.
The refinery, backed by Dangote Industries, is designed to process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, positioning it among the largest planned refinery developments in Africa.
However, the project faces a legal challenge from residents claiming ancestral ownership of portions of the land earmarked for the refinery. The petitioners argue that their homes, farms, and other developments should be recognised and their compensation and resettlement concerns addressed.