Kenya's Ruto Praises Dangote Refinery, Backs $17bn East Africa Project
Kenyan President William Ruto toured the Lagos facility and confirmed groundbreaking plans for the Lamu refinery.
KEY POINTS
- Ruto toured Dangote's 700,000 bpd Lagos refinery on Sept 27
- He endorsed the $17bn Lamu refinery project for East Africa
- Groundbreaking preparations for Lamu are complete
- Kenya has secured land and pledged full government backing
- Dangote Group targets $36bn revenue across Africa
Kenyan President William Ruto toured the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos on September 27 after attending the UN General Assembly. He described the 700,000 barrels-per-day plant as a "masterpiece of science, engineering and art."
Ruto said the visit strengthened his confidence in the proposed $17 billion East African Oil Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Lamu. He confirmed that preparations for the groundbreaking ceremony have been completed.
“Coming here and seeing it for myself, I can confirm that I have seen a masterpiece of science, engineering, with art.”
The Kenyan leader stated the project will drive industrialization, create jobs, and enhance regional energy security. He emphasized it is a regional asset, not solely a Kenyan one.
Ruto pledged full government support, noting that land has been secured to avoid administrative delays. He also praised Dangote Group CEO Aliko Dangote's technical leadership.
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