Lamu has been riddled by insecurity for years on end from Al Shabaab insurgents. Having the refinery will come with increased military and police presence in the region. An overall plus in my books.
Africa’s billionaire Aliko Dangote is set to break ground on this week for a massive oil refinery in Lamu, marking the start of a project estimated at about Sh2 trillion–Sh2.2 trillion. The facility will be located within the LAPSSET corridor near Lamu Port and is expected to take roughly three years to complete.
The refinery is designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it one of the largest refining projects in Africa and the largest planned refinery in East Africa. Once operational, it is expected to supply refined petroleum products to Kenya and neighbouring regional markets, reducing reliance on imported refined fuel.
Beyond refining, the project is expected to anchor a wider industrial ecosystem around Lamu. Government projections indicate that the broader development could create more than 60,000 jobs, while attracting additional investments in manufacturing, logistics, energy and related industries.
The energy component is also significant. Dangote says the Lamu facility could generate up to 1,000 MW of electricity, with as much as 500 MW potentially supplied to the Kenyan government.
With its strategic location along the LAPSSET Corridor, proximity to Lamu Port and access to regional markets, the refinery is planned as more than an oil-processing facility—it is envisioned as an anchor for a broader energy and industrial hub serving Kenya and East Africa.
If you talking ports, you talking about me…
Alhamdulillah, our equipment have arrived for the groundbreaking of the East African Refinery in Lamu, Kenya.
Watch out: groundbreaking, 30th September, InshaAllah.
Dangote! Empowering Africa
We are ready to break ground on the East Africa refinery in Lamu, a transformative project that will enhance the region’s energy security, deepen local value addition, create jobs and advance our industrialisation agenda.
Held talks with the President and CEO of Dangote Industries, @AlikoDangote, and the CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Samaila Zubairu, on the sidelines of UNGA in New York, USA, to discuss the financing and final preparations for commencement of the project.
The refinery will unlock new economic opportunities, strengthen regional supply chains and position East Africa as a competitive energy and industrial hub.
We are focused on turning this landmark project into reality and delivering tangible benefits for the people of the region.
Proud moment for CPF Capital & Advisory!
Our Executive Director, @thuo_mercy , is a finalist for Advisory Consultant of the Year at the 10th Annual API Awards and will also speak at the 17th Annual API Summit in Cape Town.
Wishing Mercy the very best!
Dr. @HoseaKili, SC, MBS, GMD/CEO, CPF Group, spoke at the 2026 Kenya Judges’ Colloquium & Wellness Retreat at Serena Beach Hotel & Spa.
CPF Group was represented by @Laser_Kenya and @cpfamKenya , engaging stakeholders and exploring opportunities to create lasting value.
Yesterday in Kigali, CPF Group MD & CEO Dr. @HoseaKili, MBS, challenged leaders at #CleanEnergy2026: “Why isn’t Africa’s energy transition moving faster?”
The answer: unlocking capital, innovation and partnerships. 🌍⚡
#EnergyTransition#AfricaEnergy#NetZero
Driving investment that delivers both returns and impact. As project promoters, we’re proud to advance this strategic palm oil opportunity in Lamu,creating jobs, strengthening local value chains and supporting Kenya’s economic resilience.
#InvestingForImpact
We’re advancing our large-scale Palm Oil Project in Lamu, a strategic investment set to deliver strong returns, create thousands of jobs, reduce Kenya’s reliance on imports, and strengthen local value chains.
A transformative investment for Lamu and Kenya. 🌴🇰🇪
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