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Aliko Dangote is planning a large oil refinery project in Kenya, with local leaders demanding inclusion and benefits.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is advancing plans for a major Sh2.2 trillion (over $20 billion) oil refinery in East Africa, specifically targeting Kenya. This significant project includes a blueprint for a 2026 refinery at Tanga, with an associated IPO and expected global energy impact. Local leaders and residents in Lamu, Kenya, have expressed strong support but are also demanding legally binding agreements to ensure local inclusion and benefits from the refinery's development.