Also known as: Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery
East Africa Refinery — planned facility in Lamu designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, groundbreaking scheduled for September 30, 2026.
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Citizen Digital
… On the domestic front, the President announced that Kenya expects to break ground on the East Africa Refinery in Lamu, a facility capable of processing 700,000 barrels of oil a day with an investment of $16 billion (KSh2 trillion). …
President Ruto continues push for Africa representation in UN Security CouncilThe Standard
… Ruto made the announcement while addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.“In one week, we expect to break ground on the East Africa refinery in Lamu, capable of processing 700,000 barrels of oil a day, an investment of approximately 16 billion …
Ruto sets one-week countdown for Sh2 trillion Lamu refineryCapital News
… Among the biggest announcements is the planned groundbreaking of the proposed East Africa Refinery in Lamu on September 30, following Ruto’s talks with Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote. …
Ruto’s UNGA deals: Jobs, AI, trade and Sh600bn investment for KenyaCitizen Digital
… Earlier, during a meeting with Dangote Industries President and CEO Aliko Dangote and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) CEO Samaila Zubairu, President Ruto affirmed that Kenya will on Wednesday next week launch the groundbreaking of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu, a project he s …
Ruto calls for reforms in global finance, international governanceCitizen Digital
… Photo/PCS Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has heaped praise on the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu, saying the project will strengthen regional energy security and support industrialisation. …
Ruto praises Dangote Lamu refinery project at UN General AssemblyCapital News
… The discussions are expected to touch on major investments, including the planned Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, which the government says could create more than 60,000 jobs. …
Ruto takes Kenya’s agenda to UNGA 81 as world leaders gather in New YorkThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFinal meeting to prepare for the ground breaking of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu. …
Sh2.2 trillion East African Refinery to break ground next weekCapital News
… A key issue on the agenda will be the planned Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, which government officials say is expected to have a processing capacity of 700,000 barrels per day and create more than 60,000 jobs. …
Ruto in New York for UNGA 81 to Champion Kenya Investment and Africa FinancingCapital News
… At the centre of the push is the proposed Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, which the government says could create more than 60,000 jobs and strengthen the region’s energy security. …
Ruto heads to UNGA with Sh2.2 trillion investment agendaCitizen Digital
… A key focus of the meetings will be the proposed Ksh.2.2 trillion ($17 billion) East Africa Refinery in Lamu, a 700,000-barrel-per-day project expected to create more than 60,000 jobs and strengthen regional energy security. …
Ruto leaves for U.S to champion Africa-financing-Africa, AI investment agenda at UNGAPresident Ruto told the UN General Assembly that Africa's 54 nations remain permanently excluded from Security Council permanent membership despite being frequently subject to its decisions, and called for reform to give the continent equitable and permanent representation with all associated privileges.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto told the UN General Assembly that Africa's 54 nations remain permanently excluded from Security Council permanent membership despite being frequently subject to its decisions, and called for reform to give the continent equitable and permanent representation with all associated privileges.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told the United Nations General Assembly that Kenya expects to break ground on the East Africa refinery in Lamu within a week, capable of processing 700,000 barrels of oil a day at a cost of approximately 16 billion dollars.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's engagements at the UN General Assembly have produced investment and job opportunities, including a planned East Africa Refinery groundbreaking in Lamu on September 30 to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, and a $600 million clean cooking investment initiative.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto called for foundational change in global finance and international governance at the Kenya-European Union Partnership for Multilateralism Summit during the UN General Assembly, stating that Africa has sufficient domestic savings that are not being effectively utilised for development and criticising the selective application of international law.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has praised the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu, saying it will strengthen regional energy security and support industrialisation. Kenya will host the groundbreaking ceremony on September 30, with the refinery being developed in partnership with Dangote Industries and the Africa Finance Corporation.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto is in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly (September 22–28), promoting Kenya's interests in investment, trade, technology, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and artificial intelligence. His programme includes business roundtables aimed at attracting investment, including discussions on the planned Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
Construction of the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu is set to begin next Wednesday, with President William Ruto leading the groundbreaking ceremony. The refinery, backed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, is expected to create more than 50,000 jobs and position Kenya as a competitive energy logistics hub.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he aims to advance Kenya's investment and trade agenda across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology sectors while strengthening Africa's participation in the digital and artificial intelligence economy.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto is attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to promote Kenya's investment agenda across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology. The government is pushing the proposed Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, expected to create more than 60,000 jobs, with a planned groundbreaking set for September 30, 2026.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has departed for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will champion increased investment in Africa, artificial intelligence, and reforms to the global financial system. He is expected to advocate for an "Africa-financing-Africa" approach leveraging the continent's over $4 trillion in domestic savings and assets to finance development.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has departed for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will push Kenya's investment agenda and advocate for increased financing for Africa, focusing on partnerships in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology. He will also advance Kenya's agenda on artificial intelligence and Africa's participation in the global digital economy.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →