Africa Must Build, Not Block

Africa must build, not block: AEC condemns court order threatening Dangote’s Kenya refinery Dangote’s planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu could transform East Africa’s downstream landscape, strengthening regional fuel security at a time of unprecedented disruption to global oil markets. Construction activities associated with Dangote Industriesplanned $15-16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, face disruption following a petition by 133 residents claiming rights over land earmarked for the project. While the interim order made by the Malindi Environment and Land Court states that the status quo be maintained on the land, parties are required not to carry out activities until the court hearing on October 14. The groundbreaking was initially set for September 30.  The African…