This filing marks the second legal challenge to the project, which follows a court order to pause construction over land disputes with residents of Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite these hurdles and ongoing protests, Dangote broke ground on the site on Sept. 30 alongside Kenyan President William Ruto. The Nigerian billionaire has previously stated he is prepared for any court challenges, and his firm has already awarded a $300 million engineering contract to Honeywell International to help reduce East Africa's reliance on imported fuel.
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Kenyan Consumer Group Files Second Petition Against $16B Dangote Refinery
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The Consumers Federation of Kenya has asked the Public Private Partnerships Petition Committee to block an oil project in Lamu, alleging the facility violates the national constitution. The petition argues that Aliko Dangote’s 700,000 barrel-a-day refinery failed to comply with laws governing public-private partnerships, specifically regarding the disclosure of valuation, funding sources, and payment schedules for the government's stake in the $16 billion venture.
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