Kenya: President Ruto Explains Tanga Refinery Plan After Samia Suluhu Hassan Says She Was Not Informed

Ruto explains Tanga refinery plan amid Tanzania–Kenya talks on industrialisation

Kenyan President William Ruto has said the proposed oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, is part of a wider regional strategy to promote industrialisation, create jobs and add value to East Africa’s...

Ruto defends Tanga refinery plan after Samia says she was kept in the dark

President William Ruto has defended his announcement of a proposed regional oil refinery in Tanga after Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan said she was not consulted.

Kenya: President Ruto Explains Tanga Refinery Plan After Samia Suluhu Hassan Says She Was Not Informed

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has explained his announcement on the proposed construction of a regional oil refinery in Tanga, saying the plan is part of a broader strategy to accelerate industrialization across East Africa using locally available resources.

Tanga refinery politics and the illusion of East African multilateralism

Martin Chomba critiques the Tanga Refinery project, arguing that Kenya must prioritise its refining capacity before regional integration can succeed.

Ruto makes case to Tanzania for Tanga refinery

President Ruto pitches a regional refinery in Tanga, but Tanzania’s cautious response leaves...

Ruto banks on Tanga oil refinery to end dependence on Middle East

President William Ruto wants the proposed construction of the East Africa region oil refinery, set to be constructed in Tanga, Tanzania, to end dependence on external suppliers. Addressing the National Assembly in Tanzania on Tuesday, President Ruto urged regional leaders to embrace the move and sufficiently utilize local resources to upscale social and infrastructure development.   He said that the refinery will cure the long-running dependence…