{
  "id": 10438817,
  "title": "Ruto backs Sh2.2tn Lamu refinery despite court battle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ruto-backs-sh2-2tn-lamu-refinery-despite-court-battle",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T11:33:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/ruto-backs-sh2-2tn-lamu-refinery-despite-court-battle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto is backing a Sh2.2 trillion refinery project in Lamu, despite residents challenging the land acquisition in court. The East Africa Refinery in Lamu would create approximately 60,000 jobs, supply petroleum to eight regional countries, and be a major boost to Kenya's economy. The groundbreaking ceremony is set for September 30, with the project expected to transform the region and help reduce the cost of importing refined petroleum products.",
  "summary": "Ruto has said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}