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William Ruto's plan to secure Aliko Dangote's mega-refinery in Lamu

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Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in Lamu, Kenya, on 30 September 2026.
Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in Lamu, Kenya, on 30 September 2026. © Monicah Mwangi/Reuters

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