Kenya is set to become the latest African country to host a $16 billion oil refinery project, as Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, embarks on this ambitious initiative. While the world shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs), Kenya’s energy needs are expected to increase due to growing demand for fuel.
The project is being launched amidst land protests and legal challenges from environmental groups, highlighting the complex dynamics of infrastructure development in a country that barely produces oil. Critics argue that such projects often come with significant environmental and social impacts.