Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote says his planned Ksh2 trillion oil refinery project in Kenya’s Lamu County is not stalled by a court order reported in connection with construction. Speaking in Nairobi to Kenyan and East African institutional investors, Dangote acknowledges the issue but says he is ready to pursue the matter in court and proceed despite the legal challenges.
Dangote describes court obstacles of this kind as common across Africa, characterizing them as routine hurdles rather than a reason to pause investment plans. According to his remarks, he learned about the court action through media coverage shortly before arriving in Nairobi and responded by emphasizing his willingness to address any restrictions through legal channels. The outlets characterize his position as an effort to reassure investors that the refinery plan remains on track while the dispute is handled through the courts.
