Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests

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What happened

The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.

Key facts

  • The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
  • Reported by BBC Business and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:04:27 UTC.

Why it matters

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