Dangote to begin construction of $16 billion East Africa refinery in Kenya
The 700,000-barrel-a-day project is expected to cut fuel imports, create more than 50,000 jobs and boost regional energy security, officials said.
- On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, President William Ruto and Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote broke ground on the $16 billion Dangote East Africa refinery in Lamu, Kenya, targeting 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day by 2030.
- Aiming to replicate his successful Nigerian refinery, Dangote designed this facility to supply fuel across East Africa and reduce the region's dependence on seaborne imports while stimulating industrial growth.
- Heavy machinery arrived at Lamu Port last week aboard the MV Da Yang Bai He carrying 2,930 tonnes of construction materials, marking on-the-ground mobilization; Engineers India Limited serves as the lead engineering and project management partner.
- Despite a Malindi Environment and Land Court order maintaining the 'status quo' until October 14, 2026, over a land rights dispute involving 133 residents, the groundbreaking ceremony proceeded as planned.
- Officials project the refinery will generate 60,000 jobs at peak construction and boost Kenya's annual GDP by 12%, positioning the facility as a cornerstone of the nation's energy security strategy and regional fuel independence.
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