Aliko Dangote

Dangote Moves to Launch Kenya Refinery as Lamu Land Protest Tests Project

Aliko Dangote is preparing to launch a major oil refinery project in Kenya, a move that would extend his industrial footprint deeper into East Africa and underscore his push for regional fuel self-sufficiency. The plan, however, is facing resistance in Lamu, where land-related protests and a court pause have raised fresh questions about timing, community consent, and the project’s regulatory path.