Event Brief
Dangote says Kenya refinery groundbreaking will proceed
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: Aliko Dangote said he remains upbeat about the take-off of his $16 billion Lamu Refinery in Kenya despite a Malindi Environment and Land Court order to maintain the status quo on the disputed site. The court temporarily bars activities such as clearing and construction on affected portions but declined to stop a September 30 groundbreaking ceremony.
WHO: Aliko Dangote and Dangote Group
WHAT: Dangote Group insists the September 30 groundbreaking ceremony for the Lamu Refinery will go ahead despite a court order maintaining the status quo on the disputed site.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: Lamu County, Kenya
WHY: A Malindi Environment and Land Court order directed parties to maintain the prevailing status quo on land disputed by residents claiming ancestral heritage.
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