# Dangote to begin construction of $16 billion East Africa refinery in Kenya

https://mins.news/en/item/79659

- Reuters, 2026-09-30 04:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/dangote-begin-construction-16-billion-east-africa-refinery-kenya-2026-09-30/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abc895da32b780001a833cf

> Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto will break ground on Wednesday for a $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya. The project is intended to meet rising demand for petroleum products across East Africa.

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