Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's early-morning departure from Nairobi to Manda Airport, Lamu County, for the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Dangote East African Refinery/DPCSDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has departed Nairobi for Lamu County, where he is expected to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Dangote East African Refinery.
Kindiki left Nairobi early Wednesday morning and is travelling to Manda Airport ahead of the ceremony.
President William Ruto is expected to lead the groundbreaking ceremony later today, marking the start of construction of the refinery in Lamu.
The project is expected to form part of Kenya’s efforts to expand its petroleum infrastructure and strengthen the country’s role in the regional energy sector.Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's early-morning departure from Nairobi to Manda Airport, Lamu County, for the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Dangote East African Refinery/DPCS
The Dangote East African Refinery is among the projects planned for Lamu, where the government has sought to position the county as a key logistics and energy hub.
Kindiki’s departure comes as preparations continue for the ceremony, which is expected to bring together senior government officials and other stakeholders.Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's early-morning departure from Nairobi to Manda Airport, Lamu County, for the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Dangote East African Refinery/DPCSDeputy President Kithure Kindiki/DPCS