Nigerian billionaire to build oil refinery in Kenya despite protests

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Kenya's President William Ruto will soon begin building a huge oil refinery on Kenya's northern coast. The $16 billion facility will be built near Lamu and is expected to take less than four years to complete. It will process 700,000 barrels of crude oil every day, making it the largest industrial project in East Africa. Dangote has said the construction will create 60,000 jobs at its busiest point. After the refinery opens, he plans to double its size by raising $2.1 billion from investors. The project is meant to supply energy to much of East Africa. However, some local communities have protested because they disagree with how the land will be used.