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Dangote East Africa refinery: Ruto assures Lamu residents land concerns will be handled lawfully

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 28 views

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President William Ruto has assured residents of Lamu that concerns over the more than 7,000-acre piece of land where the Dangote East Africa Refinery will be built will be addressed fairly and in accordance with the law. Ruto, who led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ksh.2.2 trillion project alongside Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, said the refinery would be completed withinโ€ฆ

President William Ruto has assured residents of Lamu that concerns over the more than 7,000-acre piece of land where the Dangote East Africa Refinery will be built will be addressed fairly and in accordance with the law.

Ruto, who led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ksh.2.2 trillion project alongside Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, said the refinery would be completed within three years and create more than 60,000 direct and indirect jobs.

The groundbreaking came after days of protests and petitions by residents over the construction of the refinery and compensation for the land.

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Jubilee Party opens disciplinary proceedings against Ngunjiri Wambugu over aspirantsโ€™ forum

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 37 views

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The Jubilee Party has begun disciplinary proceedings against former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament (MP) Ngunjiri Wambugu over accusations that he breached the party’s Constitution by establishing an independent aspirants’ forum, issuing unauthorised communications and assuming powers reserved for senior party officials. The party’s Disciplinary Committee issued Wambugu with a Notice to Show Cause dated […]

The Jubilee Party has begun disciplinary proceedings against former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament (MP) Ngunjiri Wambugu over accusations that he breached the party’s Constitution by establishing an independent aspirants’ forum, issuing unauthorised communications and assuming powers reserved for senior party officials. The party’s Disciplinary Committee issued Wambugu with a Notice to Show Cause dated […]

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Wavinya denies claims of Kalonzo warming up to Ruto

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 27 views

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and her deputy Francis Mwangangi have dismissed reports that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka was warming up to President William Ruto's government.

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and her deputy Francis Mwangangi have dismissed reports that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka was warming up to President William Ruto's government.

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NCIC vows action against politicians using inciting language ahead of 2027 elections

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 38 views

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has warned politicians against using inciting language at political rallies as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a meeting with community and religious leaders in Voi, Taita Taveta County, the commission called for calm and responsible politics, warning that inflammatory rhetoric could undermine peace and […]

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has warned politicians against using inciting language at political rallies as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a meeting with community and religious leaders in Voi, Taita Taveta County, the commission called for calm and responsible politics, warning that inflammatory rhetoric could undermine peace and […]

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Kalonzo backs the Sh2.2 Trillion Dangote refinery project

Published on September 30, 2026

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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has welcomed the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery investment in Lamu.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has welcomed the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery investment in Lamu.

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Cement wars: Ruto, Obasanjo revisit Lafargeโ€™s controversial exit from Kenya

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 25 views

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Intrigues in the cement manufacturing business in Africa came to the forefront during the Lamu refinery groundbreaking ceremony, with leaders laying the blame at the doorstep of former French investor Lafarge. Former Nigerian Head of State Olusegun Obasanjo said the company's investment in Africa was not done in good faith, while President William Ruto celebrated the takeover of the industryโ€ฆ

Intrigues in the cement manufacturing business in Africa came to the forefront during the Lamu refinery groundbreaking ceremony, with leaders laying the blame at the doorstep of former French investor Lafarge.

Former Nigerian Head of State Olusegun Obasanjo said the company's investment in Africa was not done in good faith, while President William Ruto celebrated the takeover of the industry by Kenyans and East Africans in the country.

Obasanjo waded into the murky cement wars that dogged the continent, placing former large-scale foreign investor Lafarge at the centre of the dispute.

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Counterfeit alcohol, uncustomed cigarettes seized in NACADA Meru operation

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy KBC Digital👁 13 views

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse-led multi-agency security operation has dismantled a major illicit alcohol and contraband cigarette network in Laare Division, Igembe North Subcounty, Meru County. The early morning raid, resulted in the seizure of thousands of bottles of suspected counterfeit alcohol in various brands and over 900 packets of uncustomed cigarettes. Three suspects,โ€ฆ

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse-led multi-agency security operation has dismantled a major illicit alcohol and contraband cigarette network in Laare Division, Igembe North Subcounty, Meru County.

The early morning raid, resulted in the seizure of thousands of bottles of suspected counterfeit alcohol in various brands and over 900 packets of uncustomed cigarettes. Three suspects, including a notorious distributor described by police as influential in the area, were arrested.

The operation, coordinated by NACADA enforcement officers alongside local police, targeted a compound that had been under surveillance for weeks. Inside a store room, officers discovered a massive stockpile of fake spirits bearing counterfeit excise stamps, alongside cartons of contraband cigarettes, including brands such as Supermatch and Oris. The suspects are expected to be arraigned pending chemical analysis of the seized beverages. NACADA says the main suspect had been on their radar for a long time allegedly using a network of bodaboda riders and local kiosks to distribute the lethal products.

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