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Ruto invokes Bible, says Lamu can become Kenya’s Bethlehem of development

President William Ruto has invoked the Bible’s account of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem to defend the decision to locate the Ksh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu.

  • President Ruto likened Lamu to Bethlehem for development potential.
  • Ksh2.2 trillion refinery project to transform small coastal county.
  • Job creation and business opportunities promised for local population.

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