PHOTOS: Ruto visits Dangote refinery, says Kenya project will create 60,000 jobs
Kenyan President William Ruto has toured the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, announcing a new, larger refinery in Lamu, Kenya, which will create 60,000 jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-ruto-visits-dangote-refinery-says-kenya-project-will-create-60000-jobs/
Kenyan President William Ruto recently visited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dangote East African Refinery in Kenya. The Nigerian refinery has a capacity of producing 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, generating over 100 million liters of fuel products every day.
Ruto praised the refinery's infrastructure, including 120km of sea cables to transport crude oil. He highlighted the collaboration between African governments, investors, and financial institutions, stating that the project would transform Kenya's petroleum sector and create 60,000 jobs. The planned Lamu refinery in Kenya, scheduled for a groundbreaking ceremony on September 30, 2026, will be larger than the Nigerian facility and will significantly boost the country's economy by stimulating growth in other industries, such as fertiliser, chemical, and packaging production.
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