Dangote Refinery Land Row: Lands Minister Reveals Who Owns Lamu Site
Source: Nairobi Wire
Summary
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has clarified that the majority of the land allocated for the ongoing construction of the Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu belongs to the state, addressing an ongoing legal dispute with residents who claim ownership of parts of the site. The government has earmarked roughly 7,000 acres for the mega-refinery project, alongside an additional state-owned parcel exceeding 2,000 acres. Wahome explained that while residents occupy portions of the area, their presence does not automatically classify the property as private land. Authorities are managing multiple categories of occupants, including long-term squatters who have lived on and The post Dangote Refinery Land Row: Lands Minister Reveals Who Owns Lamu Site appeared first on Nairobi Wire.