Kenyan Candidate Osoi Threatens Dangote Over Refinery Plans
Patrick Osoi, a Kenyan presidential candidate, issued a warning to Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, regarding the proposed construction of a 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Kenya. In a video shared by AM Media, Osoi cautioned Dangote not to rush the project, asserting that if he becomes president in February 2027, he would ensure Dangote returns to Nigeria.
Osoi argued that Kenya has capable businesspeople who can undertake the refinery project, which is crucial for meeting the country's energy requirements. His comments followed a groundbreaking ceremony for the refinery at Lamu Port, attended by Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto, which took place on September 30.
The $16 billion project is expected to be completed by 2030 and aims to reduce the region's reliance on imported refined petroleum products, replicating the success of Dangote's refinery in Lagos, Nigeria.
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