09/07/2026
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has officially chosen Kenya as the location for his planned East African oil refinery, with the multibillion-dollar facility set to be built in Lamu. The 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery is expected to become the largest in East Africa and will help reduce the region’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products.
The decision comes after Tanzania’s Tanga was previously considered as a possible site for the project. Dangote Industries said Kenya was selected after evaluating commercial, technical, and logistical factors, including infrastructure and market opportunities. The project is expected to boost Kenya’s energy sector, create jobs, and strengthen the country’s role as a regional petroleum hub.