Dangote is Ruto’s chance at real success; he should be open on it

The Dangote oil refinery project in Lamu, valued at Ksh2 trillion ($16 billion), is seen as Kenya President William Ruto’s only significant success since taking office in 2022, provided there are no socio-economic, legal, or constitutional obstacles. Most other government projects and policies have failed or been only partially successful, including the Bottom-Up economic plan, education reforms, healthcare, and financial management. Ruto’s foreign policy has been controversial, involving engagement with the Saharawi and Sudanese leaders, while the country faces serious issues with human rights violations and corruption, leading to a negative public perception.