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President Yoweri Museveni joined Kenyan President William Ruto, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other regional leaders in Lamu, Kenya, today on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for the groundbreaking of the $16 billion Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery.
The refinery, to be built near Lamu Port within the LAPSSET corridor, is designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day and is targeted for completion by 2030. It is expected to serve markets across East Africa and reduce the region's dependence on imported refined petroleum products.
Dangote has said the wider project could create more than 60,000 jobs, while regional governments have been offered a combined 30% equity stake in the refinery. Kenya has been allocated 10%, with other regional countries considering participation.
For Uganda, the development comes as the country continues with plans for its own refinery at Hoima, highlighting the growing importance of refining and energy infrastructure in the region.