22/08/2026
A brief summary of Dangote’s proposed Lamu refinery, according to The Standard.
— Sh2.2 trillion: Estimated cost of the project
— 700,000 barrels per day: Planned refining capacity
— Under 4 years: Expected construction period
— Sh21.5 billion: Seed capital committed by the Kenyan Government
— 60,000 jobs: Potential employment opportunities for young Kenyans
— 8+ regional markets: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC
— East Africa’s largest: The proposed refinery would be the biggest in the region
— Strategic importance: The project could strengthen Kenya’s energy security, support Lamu Port and boost regional trade