Dangote Took ‘Reckless’ Risk To Build World-Class Refinery, Now Kenya Wants Same In Lamu –President Ruto — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dangote-took-reckless-risk-to-build-world-class-refinery-now-kenya-wants-same-in-lamu-president-rutoContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Kenya Breaks Ground on $16B Dangote Oil Refinery in Lamuhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dangote-took-reckless-risk-to-build-world-class-refinery-now-kenya-wants-same-in-lamu-president-rutohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dangote-took-reckless-risk-to-build-world-class-refinery-now-kenya-wants-same-in-lamu-president-ruto#u97257Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:36:49 +0000Kenyan President William Ruto and African heads of state broke ground on Wednesday for the new $16 billion Lamu Oil Refinery, undertaken by billionaire Aliko Dangote. President Ruto praised Dangote for taking a "reckless" risk to build his previous facility in Lagos, stating Kenya aims to replicate that industrial ambition. The massive project is designed to boost energy security, regional integration, and industrialisation, while creating 60,000 jobs. The launch took place amid land protests in Lamu, with Ruto pledging that the local region will not be left behind.Why it mattersThe