Environmental activists in Kenya concerned over billionaire's planned oil refinery
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- mongabay.com11:06first to report
Billionaire Aliko Dangote’s choice of Lamu, Kenya, for his oil refinery project, estimated to cost $17 billion, has elicited mixed reactions, with environmental activists warning of its potential risks to the local ecosystem and the community’s livelihoods, while the government is playing up its economic benefits. The Nigerian business tycoon’s decision to locate the refinery […]
Fri, 7 August 2026
3 reports- capitalfm.africa11:00
Other East African countries he identified as promising investment destinations include Tanzania and Rwanda.
- hongkongherald.com11:30
4 reprints
- mexicostar.com7 Aug, 11:30their copy
- nashvilleherald.com7 Aug, 11:30their copy
- bangladeshsun.com7 Aug, 11:30their copy
- singaporestar.com7 Aug, 11:30their copy
- AllAfrica12:50
[Capital FM] Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has mentioned Kenya as one of the top 10 African countries for investment, citing the opportunities available across the continent.
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica05:38
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Construction of the proposed Dangote oil refinery in Lamu is set to begin in October, Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has said.
- theeagleonline.com.ng15:17
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- thisdaylive.com05:00
- nigerianeye.com15:00
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Thu, 13 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica07:29
[Premium Times] When conversations turn to investment in Africa, one name consistently dominates the discussion: Aliko Dangote. Over the past four decades, the Nigerian industrialist has become more than Africa's richest businessman - he has emerged as one of the continent's most influential advocates for industrialisation, value addition and economic self-reliance. His investments tell a story that goes beyond profit; they reflect a philosophy that Africa can no longer afford to remain merely...
- premiumtimesng.com21:31
AFC describes the investment as a continuation of its long-term partnership with the Dangote Group and commitment to financing transformative industrial projects across Africa.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica22:39
[Daba Finance] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme ahead of its planned Nigerian stock-market listing, adding another source of capital as the company prepares what could become Africa's largest IPO. The programme includes a funded $600 million private placement and a $400 million underwriting commitment that will support the public offer when it launches.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- thisdaylive.com07:00
Tue, 25 August 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica05:06
[The Conversation Africa] East Africa, a region that has been working to deepen economic integration for more than 25 years, has a history of disagreements about the location of energy infrastructure. Uganda discovered oil in 2006 with the potential to pump an estimated 210,000 to 230,000 barrels of oil per day at peak production. Back in 2014, Kenya and Uganda agreed on a joint crude oil pipeline from Uganda's oil fields at Lake Albert to the Indian Ocean. But the plan was shelved in 2016....
- AllAfrica05:51
[New Times] President Paul Kagame said Rwanda would be happy to acquire a stake in Aliko Dangote's planned oil refinery in East Africa, though talks are still in the early stages.
- ghanamma.com19:16
Mon, 31 August 2026
2 reports- africa.com09:08
- AllAfrica09:55
[This Day] The emergence of world-class refining capacity in Nigeria led by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery represents more than an achievement in energy. It signals the possibilities of an economy increasingly defined by value addition, industrial capability, and productive investment, writes Peter Uzoho
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- thesun.ng02:34
Former President of the Africa Shipowners Association (ASA), Captain Ladi Olubowale, has thrown his weight behind Dangote Group’s plan to acquire vessels, but challenged the conglomerate to ensure Nigerian shipowners also benefit by allocating part of its cargo to indigenous operators.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica06:31
[Daily Trust] President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has commended the Federal Government for implementing economic reforms that he said are repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth, strengthening investor confidence and accelerating economic recovery.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica23:24
[Daba Finance] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received approval from Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission to sell 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 ($0.40) each, clearing the way for an initial public offering that could raise about ₦2.15 trillion, or $1.6 billion. The order book is expected to open on September 14, putting the company on course for one of Africa's largest public offerings.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- vanguardngr.com07:29
… Proposed 4.1bn share offer could raise approximately ₦2.15trnBy Udeme Akpan The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the commencement of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, paving the way for what could become one of the largest capital market transactions in Nigeria’s history. The approval was conveyed […]
Mon, 7 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica13:21
[Premium Times] Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and owner of the 700,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) plant, led the sign-off ceremony in Lagos on Monday.
- quicknews-africa.net15:34
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE on Monday unveiled an N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offer (IPO) to raise capital for expansion and broaden public ownership of the company. Chief Executive of the company, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said the offer would give Nigerians and other Africans an opportunity to acquire shares in the 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery. The
- dailymaverick.co.za22:05
Africa’s richest share listing goes to market next week and the global energy market may never be the same again.…
Tue, 8 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica05:45
[Leadership] Dangote Refinery has completed the endorsement of its offer documents for its initial public offering, paving the way for the launch of its $1.6 billion public equity sale, described as Africa's largest ever, next week.
- AllAfrica06:57
[Premium Times] Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and owner of the 700,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) plant, led the sign-off ceremony in Lagos on Monday.
- bne IntelliNews17:27
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to invest $14.3bn to double processing capacity to 1.4mn bpd by 2029 as it moves ahead with an IPO expected to be Africa’s largest ever.
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- thesun.ng00:41
President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery is aimed at giving ordinary Nigerians the opportunity to own a stake in the country’s biggest private industrial project.