President William Ruto and DP Kithure Kindiki at the Dangote East Africa refinery groundbreaking on September 30, 2026/PCS


President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki are set to witness the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

The project is expected to boost investment in the petroleum and petrochemical industries while strengthening East Africa’s energy infrastructure.

The refinery is also expected to create employment opportunities, stimulate economic growth and support industrial development in the region.

The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant step towards establishing the facility, with details on the project’s implementation timeline, investment value and expected production capacity expected to provide a clearer picture of its potential economic impact.



President William Ruto and DP Kithure Kindiki at Dangote groundbreaking in Lamu on September 30, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto and DP Kithure Kindiki at Dangote East Africa refinery groundbreaking ceremony in Lamu on September 30, 2026/PCS
 President William Ruto and DP Kithure  Kindiki at the groundbreaking ceremony on September 30, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto and DP Kithure  Kindiki at Dangote East Africa  refinery  groundbreaking ceremony in Lamu on September 30, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto and DP Kithure  Kindiki at the groundbreaking ceremony on September 30, 2026/PCS