President Ruto says Dangote refinery project will proceed despite court cases, protests

President William Ruto has said that the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu will proceed despite court orders and resistance, accusing “disgruntled opposition sponsors” of attempting to undermine the investment.

President William Ruto tours the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria, at the invitation of Dangote Group President and CEO Aliko Dangote on September 25, 2026. Photo/PCS

Speaking during his tour of Kilifi and Kwale counties on Tuesday, President Ruto defended Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, who has pledged to invest Ksh.2 trillion in the project.

Ruto said he would not allow another incident of “sabotage” against investors.

The President responded to residents of Chandavai in Lamu who had staged demonstrations against the groundbreaking of the project, demanding compensation for the 7,000-acre piece of land.

"Nimewaona wakijaribu maneno kwa mitandao, kwa press conference. Nyinyi ndiyo mmepeleka hiyo kesi kortini. You are the sponsors of the court cases. You are against this investment because you haven't gotten what you have been doing. You have had enough," he stated.

Source: Citizen Digital