Dockworkers Union Urges Politicians to Avoid Interference in Lamu Refinery Project
Union warns of weakened investor confidence
The Dockworkers Union has called on politicians to refrain from interfering with the proposed Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu.
Union members expressed concerns that political involvement could undermine investor confidence and delay the project, which is valued at Ksh 2.2 trillion.
Project Details
- The refinery is designed to process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
- Construction is expected to create around 60,000 direct and indirect jobs.
- The project includes a 1,000-megawatt power plant, fertiliser and chemical manufacturing facilities.
Union members also raised concerns about land ownership and compensation at the project site, citing unclear title deeds and potential disputes.
Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.
