Kenya President Ruto challenges Dangote on 40-month Lamu refinery deadline

Kenyan President William Ruto publicly challenged Aliko Dangote to complete the $2.2 trillion Lamu oil refinery within the announced 40-month timeline, signaling high-level political backing for the project. The refinery, if built, would significantly alter East African energy infrastructure and regional fuel supply dynamics. Uncertainty remains over financing and construction feasibility given the project's scale and past delays.