Senator Oketch: Half of the Lamu population could get jobs at the refinery
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch says the proposed Lamu refinery could create employment opportunities for tens of thousands of Kenyans, arguing that up to half of Lamu County’s population could potentially find work at the facility based on the project’s projected workforce. Speaking about the economic impact of the project, during an interview with a local […]
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has stated that the proposed Lamu refinery could potentially create employment for up to half of Lamu County's population, numbering around 75,000 people. Speaking to a local media station, Oketch highlighted the refinery plans require both skilled and unskilled workers, with the projected workforce being a significant factor in the project's economic impact.
The senator noted that Lamu County, with a population of approximately 145,000, could fully employ half of its residents at the facility. Oketch drew a comparison between the refinery's workforce requirements and the number of graduates produced annually by some of Kenya's top universities, suggesting that the project could absorb a considerable number of skilled workers over time.
He emphasized that the project should not be viewed through a political lens, but rather considered for its substantial economic benefits and potential to drive trade and investment in the region. Oketch acknowledged concerns regarding the refinery's reliance on international oil supplies for its crude oil needs, but stressed the importance of considering the project's broader economic implications.
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