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Inside the Ksh.2 trillion Dangote Oil refinery in Lamu

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 40 views

William RutoUDA

President William Ruto will tomorrow, September 30, break ground on the construction of a Ksh.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery. The planned refinery on Kenya's coast is expected to take up to three years to complete. It will supply refined petroleum products to Kenya and neighbouring countries, helping reduce East Africa's reliance on imported fuels. Dangote Group Chairman and Nigerianโ€ฆ

President William Ruto will tomorrow, September 30, break ground on the construction of a Ksh.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery.

The planned refinery on Kenya's coast is expected to take up to three years to complete. It will supply refined petroleum products to Kenya and neighbouring countries, helping reduce East Africa's reliance on imported fuels.

Dangote Group Chairman and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has said the refinery is designed to refine 700,000 barrels per day.

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Ruto warns against attempts to derail Sh2trn Dangote refinery

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy DAVIS AYEGA👁 33 views

William RutoUDA

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – President William Ruto has warned individuals he accused of trying to frustrate the planned Sh2 trillion Dangote refinery in Lamu, as the mega project moves closer to its groundbreaking on Wednesday. Speaking in Kilifi on Tuesday during the issuance of title deeds, Ruto said the refinery would transform Kenyaโ€™s economy and attract billions of shillingsโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – President William Ruto has warned individuals he accused of trying to frustrate the planned Sh2 trillion Dangote refinery in Lamu, as the mega project moves closer to its groundbreaking on Wednesday.

Speaking in Kilifi on Tuesday during the issuance of title deeds, Ruto said the refinery would transform Kenyaโ€™s economy and attract billions of shillings in foreign investment.

The President is scheduled to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the East Africa Refinery in Lamu on.

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Wiper rejects coalition rumors with President Ruto, vows independent 2027 presidential run

Published on September 29, 2026

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William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) has firmly dismissed intense political speculation suggesting its party leader, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, is laying the groundwork to join President William Rutoโ€™s government or strike a pre-election coalition deal ahead of the 2027 General Election. In an official public statement issued on September 28, 2026, WPF Spokesperson Ndegwa Njiru declared that the partyโ€ฆ

The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) has firmly dismissed intense political speculation suggesting its party leader, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, is laying the groundwork to join President William Rutoโ€™s government or strike a pre-election coalition deal ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In an official public statement issued on September 28, 2026, WPF Spokesperson Ndegwa Njiru declared that the party has no intentions of negotiating a political arrangement with the Kenya Kwanza administration, maintaining an uncompromising stance toward the head of state.

"Let it be stated without ambiguity; the Wiper Patriotic Front has no dealings, no understanding, and no intention of working with Ruto," the statement read. 

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Duale vows to mobilise Somalis in Somalia for Ruto

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 31 views

William RutoUDA

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said he will mobilise Somalis from Somalia to support President William Rutoโ€™s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a meeting with members of the Mombasa Somali Community Association, Mr Duale said he hasย been in politics for more than 25 years and hasย served under the administrations of former Presidents Mwai Kibaki andโ€ฆ

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said he will mobilise Somalis from Somalia to support President William Rutoโ€™s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election.

Speaking during a meeting with members of the Mombasa Somali Community Association, Mr Duale said he hasย been in politics for more than 25 years and hasย served under the administrations of former Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta as well as President Ruto.

He said his experience under the three administrations have enabled him to distinguish their approaches towards Muslims and minority communities.

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President Ruto Continues Coast Tour, to Issue 27,000 Title Deeds in Kilifi

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 45 views

William RutoUDA

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 โ€“ President William Ruto continues his tour of the Coastal region on Tuesday, with a packed programme of title deed issuance, infrastructure inspections and electricity connectivity projects in Kilifi and Kwale counties. The President is expected to issue 27,000 title deeds to residents of Kilifi Town in Kilifi North Constituency as he continues his Coast tour.โ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 โ€“ President William Ruto continues his tour of the Coastal region on Tuesday, with a packed programme of title deed issuance, infrastructure inspections and electricity connectivity projects in Kilifi and Kwale counties.

The President is expected to issue 27,000 title deeds to residents of Kilifi Town in Kilifi North Constituency as he continues his Coast tour.

Ruto will then proceed to Kwale County, where he is scheduled to inspect construction works at the Mwache Dam in Kasemeni, Kinango Constituency.

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Ruto issues 94,000 title deeds in Kwale

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy PCS👁 29 views

William RutoUDATEP

President William Ruto has taken another step towards addressing long-standing land and squatter challenges at the Coast, issuing more than 94,000 title deeds in Kwale County on Monday. The President handed over more than 26,000 of the vital ownership documents to beneficiaries at Kibaoni in Lunga Lunga Constituency. At the ceremony, title deeds were issued to residents of Lunga Lunga,โ€ฆ

President William Ruto has taken another step towards addressing long-standing land and squatter challenges at the Coast, issuing more than 94,000 title deeds in Kwale County on Monday.

The President handed over more than 26,000 of the vital ownership documents to beneficiaries at Kibaoni in Lunga Lunga Constituency.

At the ceremony, title deeds were issued to residents of Lunga Lunga, Mwereni, Kanana, Mkono wa Ndugu, Gombato and Anzwani ranches. The documents form part of the 94,175 land documents that will be given out in the coming days.

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Alex Mwakideu: Why point fingers at one regime when Kenyans died under different leaders?

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: K24 DigitalBy Paulette Mboga👁 51 views

William RutoUDA

Radio host Alex Mwakideu has questioned the focus on the deaths of Kenyans during President William Rutoโ€™s administration,

Radio host Alex Mwakideu has questioned the focus on the deaths of Kenyans during President William Rutoโ€™s administration,

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Ruto Backs Sh2.2tn Lamu Refinery Despite Court Battle

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 24 views

William RutoUDA

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region.

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Blinded by power! Jubilee hits back at Ruto after attacking Uhuru

Published on September 28, 2026

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William RutoUDAJubilee

The Jubilee party has fired back at President William Ruto over remarks he made against his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta. President Ruto, during a church service in Taita Taveta on Sunday, went for Uhuru's jugular, accusing him of sparking confusion after revealing that the 2022 elections were bungled against the late Raila Odinga. "You cannot be a leader yet you goโ€ฆ

The Jubilee party has fired back at President William Ruto over remarks he made against his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta.

President Ruto, during a church service in Taita Taveta on Sunday, went for Uhuru's jugular, accusing him of sparking confusion after revealing that the 2022 elections were bungled against the late Raila Odinga.

"You cannot be a leader yet you go to a gathering while drunk. You also tell other leaders not to use drugs yet you are confused," Ruto remarked.

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