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The Sh2trn Dangote refinery and the 12,000-acre land question

Article Related The groundbreaking of the Sh2 trillion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals may have marked the start of construction, but also brought contentious questions into focus: how much Kenyan land is being com

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October 3, 2026
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Article Related The groundbreaking of the Sh2 trillion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals may have marked the start of construction, but also brought contentious questions into focus: how much Kenyan land is being committed to the project? Who has a claim to it? What will the country get in return? President William Ruto says the government has identified 9,000 acres in Lamu County for the project and is seeking another 3,000 as the development expands to include a refinery, a special economic zone (SEZ) and a “new big city”. PREMIUM Lessons Nairobi can learn from Beijing’s battle against traffic Moving around Beijing made me think about what Nairobi could learn from the former. How parental leave strengthens families and improves child health Countries with flexible and inclusive parental leave policies are showing how shared time off can benefit parents and children. PREMIUM Sifuna’s dilemma after Linda Mwananchi legal victory Nairobi Senator faces tough choices after winning back control of Linda name. PREMIUM Kenyans abroad or foreign voters? Murkomen draws line amid border row Murkomen says they are keen to give Kenyans living abroad a chance to vote, vows that no foreigner will vote in Kenya.

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