Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Business

Dangote refinery faces fresh legal hurdle in Kenya

Dangote’s proposed $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, faces a new legal challenge from a consumer group over its approval process and state investment. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-faces-fresh-legal-hurdle-in-kenya/

Dangote refinery faces fresh legal hurdle in Kenya

A Kenyan consumer rights group has petitioned a government panel regarding legal concerns surrounding the Dangote refinery project in Lamu, Kenya. The Consumers Federation of Kenya filed the petition under Section 75 of the Public Private Partnerships Act, 2021, seeking detailed information on the contract, procurement process, approvals, and appraisal for the $16 billion refinery. The group is also investigating the Kenyan government's proposed 10% stake in the project, potentially valued at $500 million.

Written by urgent.news from Punch's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at punchng.com →

More in Business

More from Friday 2 October →