Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is in discussions with the Kenyan government over a major project to build a crude oil pipeline connecting Lamu to Turkana.
The proposed pipeline would provide a new route for transporting crude oil from the oil-producing areas of Turkana to the Lamu port on the Kenyan coast.
The project is part of wider plans to expand Kenya’s energy and infrastructure sector while creating new opportunities around the country’s oil resources.
Dangote has shown growing interest in investing in Kenya, with the proposed pipeline adding to other major projects being considered by his business empire.
President William Ruto has welcomed Dangote’s interest in Kenya and said the government is working to attract major investments that can support economic growth.
The proposed pipeline could also strengthen Lamu’s position as an important transport and energy hub in the region.
If the plans move forward, the project would require significant investment in infrastructure and could create employment opportunities during construction and operation.
The pipeline could further support Kenya’s efforts to develop its oil industry and increase the value of locally produced resources.
The discussions come as the government continues to explore ways of expanding Kenya’s energy infrastructure and attracting private investment into large-scale projects.
However, more details on the proposed pipeline, including its final cost, construction timeline and route, are expected to be provided as negotiations between the parties progress.