Kenya: Ruto Accuses Lamu Refinery Court Challengers of Extortion, Urges Kenyans to Invest
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has accused individuals challenging the planned Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu through court cases of seeking to extort investors, as he urged Kenyans to participate in the project.
Nairobi — President William Ruto has criticized those challenging the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu through legal action, claiming they aim to extort investors. He urged Kenyans to invest in the refinery, emphasizing its potential to generate jobs and boost industrial development. The refinery, expected to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, is designed to benefit Kenya and the East African region.
Ruto said the investment would be open to all Kenyans through the Nairobi Securities Exchange, contrasting with the current land dispute involving residents challenging aspects of the project.
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