Mbadi Defends Dangote Lamu Refinery, Dismisses Land Compensation Claims as ‘Primitive Politics’

The CS described the protests and political criticism surrounding the project as “primitive politics”

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the proposed Dangote Lamu oil refinery, saying the project will benefit Kenya despite protests by some residents over land compensation and public participation.

Mbadi dismissed claims surrounding the acquisition of land for the proposed East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu County, accusing some individuals seeking compensation of attempting to exploit the government through fraudulent land claims.

“It’s unfortunate that politics is playing out in such a serious investment… even if you are in opposition, you know what’s serious and what is not,” Mbadi said.

The Treasury CS spoke as a section of Lamu residents protested over what they said was inadequate compensation and lack of sufficient public participation ahead of the planned groundbreaking of the refinery.

Source: Capital FM