Energy
East African Oil Refinery (Lamu)
Construction starting
700,000
Barrels processed daily
East Africa's new oil refinery in Lamu, backed by Aliko Dangote and valued at over KSh 2.2 trillion with KSh 21 billion in government seed capital, is set to begin construction by the end of September 2026 and be completed within three years. It will process 700,000 barrels of oil daily, serving eight countries across East and Central Africa.
Project Facts
- Location
- Lamu
- Backer
- Aliko Dangote
- Project value
- KSh 2.2 trillion+
- Government seed capital
- KSh 21 billion
- Jobs expected
- 60,000 direct, mainly coastal youth
- Markets served
- 8 countries, East & Central Africa
Related Achievement
East African Oil Refinery (Lamu)