Greenpeace demands halt to Dangote's $17bn Kenya coastal refinery

Greenpeace Africa has opposed a proposed $17bn oil refinery project planned by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in Kenya's coastal region. The group argues the project could cause serious damage to coastal ecosystems and local fishing livelihoods.

According to Greenpeace, mangrove forests and marine life near the planned refinery site would face risks from potential spills and industrial waste. The group alleges the project's environmental impact assessment is inadequate and that local communities have not been sufficiently consulted.

Dangote Group maintains the project would create thousands of jobs and contribute to Kenya's energy independence. Kenya's government has not yet issued a final decision on the project, and investors are closely watching the outcome of the regulatory process.