https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kenya-high-court-pauses-dangote-refinery-construction-in-lamuContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kenya-high-court-pauses-dangote-refinery-construction-in-lamuhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kenya-high-court-pauses-dangote-refinery-construction-in-lamu#u94842Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:40:43 +0000The Kenya High Court has paused construction on a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu County, led by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. Justice Jane Onyango of the Malindi Environment and Land Court ordered parties to maintain the status quo following a petition filed by 133 local residents and farmers. The plaintiffs argue they have occupied and cultivated the land for generations and that the acquisition process bypassed required notices, valuations, and compensation. Despite the legal halt, the groundbreaking ceremony proceeded as African heads of state gathered for the multi-billion-dollar e