Construction of Proposed Lamu Oil Refinery Set to Begin in October 2026 — Dangote

Construction of the proposed oil refinery in Lamu is expected to begin in October 2026, according to Nigerian billionaire and businessman Aliko Dangote.

Dangote said the refinery will serve Kenya and other countries across East Africa, with the project expected to take less than four years to complete once construction begins.

He said preparations for its construction are in an advanced stage, with the ground-breaking of the project set to take place no later than October, marking the beginning of construction of the massive facility..

Further details on the refinery’s planned capacity, investment value, construction timeline and financing arrangements are expected to be announced as the project moves toward implementation.