Kenyan Member of Parliament and People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has disputed claims that the current government is solely responsible for bringing Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's oil refinery investment to Kenya. On Monday, September 28, 2026, Nyoro stated that previous administrations played a crucial role in building the infrastructure that encouraged major investors like Dangote to consider Kenya. He made these remarks at the PPK party headquarters.
Nyoro emphasized that Kenyans should welcome investors like Dangote, as their investments support industrialization and create jobs. He cited the Dangote refinery as a prime example of a beneficial investment, saying, “Dangote refinery is a very good idea.” Nyoro's comments come ahead of the planned launch of the oil refinery on September 30, 2026, and Dangote's expected arrival in Kenya on September 28, 2026.
The MP pointed to infrastructure developed in Lamu by earlier administrations, arguing that the current government inherited facilities that now provide a base for new investments. Specifically, Nyoro mentioned that the port infrastructure in Lamu was not built by President William Ruto's administration. Instead, he credited previous governments with laying the groundwork that made it possible for companies like Dangote to consider investing in Kenya.
Nyoro called on Kenyans to recognize the contribution of both the current and previous administrations in building the country’s infrastructure and creating an environment that attracts investors. He stated that successive governments had all played a role in enabling investments like Dangote's. By acknowledging this collective effort, Nyoro believes Kenya can foster a more inclusive and appreciative attitude towards investors.
The PPK leader welcomed Dangote and other investors, urging Kenya to continue supporting projects that develop industries and create employment opportunities. With the machinery needed for extraction already docking along the Kenyan coast, Nyoro's comments highlight the significance of the Dangote refinery investment for Kenya's economic growth and development.
Nyoro's remarks also underscore the ongoing debate about the role of previous governments in shaping Kenya's current economic landscape. By asserting that earlier administrations contributed to the country's infrastructure, Nyoro aimed to correct the narrative that the current government is solely responsible for attracting major investments like Dangote's.
As Kenya prepares for the launch of the Dangote oil refinery, the country is expected to reap the benefits of this significant investment. With a focus on industrialization and job creation, the Dangote refinery is poised to have a positive impact on Kenya's economy, and Nyoro's comments reflect the importance of acknowledging the collective effort that made this investment possible.
Key points
- Previous Kenyan governments contributed to the infrastructure that enabled Dangote's oil refinery investment.
