Dockworkers Urge Politicians to Avoid Interfering with Lamu Refinery Project
Dockworkers warn against politicizing refinery
Dockworkers Union members are cautioning politicians against interfering with the proposed Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery project in Lamu.
The union warns that political interference could undermine investor confidence and delay the investment, which is expected to transform the coastal region's economy.
Project Details
- The Ksh 2.2 trillion investment has the potential to create thousands of employment opportunities.
- The refinery will process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
- The project is expected to generate direct and indirect employment during construction and operation.
The union members commended President William Ruto for championing the investment and called on political leaders and other stakeholders to support its implementation.
Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.
