Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has arrived in Lamu ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the proposed Dangote East African Oil Refinery.
Kindiki arrived at Manda Airport, Kenya Navy Base, on Wednesday morning, where he is expected to join President William Ruto and other dignitaries for the landmark ceremony.
President Ruto is expected to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the refinery, which is being developed by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote.
The planned facility, with a projected processing capacity of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, is expected to strengthen petroleum refining capacity and support the development of Kenya and the wider East African energy sector.
“Arrived Manda Airport, Kenya Navy Base, Lamu, for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Dangote East African Oil Refinery,”statement read.
His arrival comes as final preparations continue at Lamu Port and Manda Airport ahead of the high-profile ceremony, which is expected to bring together government officials, investors and regional leaders.
Lamu Port has already received 2,930 tonnes of heavy construction machinery aboard the MV Da Yang, with the equipment expected to support the refinery project.
