African leaders herald $16B Dangote oil refinery in Kenya

DW30 September 2026, 15:11 UTCKenya

An oil refinery on Kenya's coast is expected to be completed in 40 months, and will process an estimated 700,000 barrels of oil per day. Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will lead the project.

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