{
  "id": 10721733,
  "title": "Paul Muite criticises Dangote after brushing off court order on Lamu refinery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/paul-muite-criticises-dangote-after-brushing-off-court-order-on-lamu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:45:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/paul-muite-criticises-dangote-after-brushing-off-court-order-on-lamu-refinery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lawyer Paul Muite has lashed out at Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote following his apparent disregard for a court order halting the inauguration of his proposed refinery in Lamu. On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Muite questioned Dangote's strategy, stressing that winning over the local community is crucial for the project's success, stating, \"Mr Dangote, isn't it common sense that harmony between you and the people of Lamu is necessary for your success?\" Muite further reminded Dangote that the President's authority does not override Kenyan citizens' laws and rights, and that foreign investors must comply with the laws of the countries they operate in, adding, \"International law requires compliance with the host country’s laws.\" Dangote, however, downplayed the legal dispute, stating that it's a common occurrence in his business ventures across Africa and dismissed it as a minor setback. He claimed that his group was ready to take legal action to safeguard its investments and was prepared to confront the individuals behind the Lamu dispute.",
  "summary": "Lawyer Paul Muite has criticised Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote after he appeared to brush off a court order stopping the groundbreaking ceremony for his proposed refinery project in Lamu. In a statement shared on his social media handles on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Muite questioned Dangote’s approach to the project, arguing that the businessman needs […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "This is a small issue: Dangote reacts after court ruling on Lamu refinery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/this-is-a-small-issue-dangote-reacts-after-court-ruling-on-lamu",
        "published": "2026-09-29T11:49:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Ruto warns ‘profiteers’ against frustrating Dangote refinery project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ruto-warns-profiteers-against-frustrating-dangote-refinery-project",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:59:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Dangote says refinery ready to overcome Kenyan legal hurdles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dangote-says-refinery-ready-to-overcome-kenyan-legal-hurdles",
        "published": "2026-09-29T15:28:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}