Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has received Benin President Romuald Wadagni in Kenya ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed East African Refinery in Lamu.
Wadagni’s arrival comes as preparations intensify for the landmark project, which is expected to strengthen the region’s energy infrastructure, support economic activity and expand petroleum-processing capacity.
The groundbreaking ceremony is expected to bring together senior government officials and regional leaders, highlighting the broader East African significance of the proposed refinery.
The project forms part of Kenya’s plans to position Lamu as a major regional energy hub, while strengthening infrastructure and supporting economic activity along the Coast.
