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Why Cofek lost fight to uncover details of Sh2trn Dangote Lamu refinery deal

Why Cofek lost fight to uncover details of Sh2trn Dangote Lamu refinery deal

Treasury said there was no concession term, no handback, no reversion of the project to the State.

President William Ruto and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Group Aliko Dangote walk amid heavy machinery, on the day of a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an East African oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, September 30, 2026.

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has lost its bid to compel disclosure of government’s stake and other public commitments in the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote Lamu oil refinery, after a tribunal ruled the investment is not a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project.

The Public Private Partnership Petition Committee dismissed the petition, saying Cofek had not proved the refinery was a PPP or identified a reviewable decision.

Energy Cabinet Secretary says there is a good reason why Kenya is attracting major investments.

Kenya Vision 2030’s outline of Lapsset included a proposed oil refinery in Lamu.

Dangote’s refinery has ignited a battle over development and community rights.

State-backed funds sell shares months after rescuing KPC's public share offering.

The village sits at the centre of a Sh2 trillion project expected to reshape Kenya’s petroleum sector.

Health CS Duale has presented strict new public health regulations to Parliament.

MP Dena died on December 6, 2025, months after the ANC party folded to join President Ruto’s UDA.

'Even if he were to be hanged, I will never see my children again.' — Stephen Mwiti, who lost six children.

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