Billionaire Dangote Downplays Court Order Affecting Ksh2 Trillion Lamu Refinery

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, downplayed reports that a court halted his proposed 2 trillion Ksh oil refinery in Lamu, stating such legal challenges are normal in Africa. He expressed readiness to confront opposition and mentioned a similar case in Senegal where his factory was halted, but emphasized that Kenya remains an important investment destination. His comments followed a court decision in Malindi to maintain the status quo on land involved in the project until October 14.