“Don’t hurry to start the refinery because I’ll send you back to Nigeria when I become president” — Kenyan presidential candidate warns Dangote

1. Home
2. News
3. “Don’t hurry to start the refinery because I’ll send you back to Nigeria when I become president” — Kenyan presidential candidate warns Dangote

News

By Linda Ikeji 12 October 2026, 9:46 am 0 comments

Kenyan presidential candidate Patrick Osoi has warned Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote against rushing to establish a refinery in Kenya, saying his administration would prioritise local businesses.

Speaking during a campaign event, Osoi claimed that when he becomes president, Kenya will have the capacity to handle its own refinery operations.

“I want to tell Dangote, please don’t hurry up to start the refinery because by next year February, the time I’m sworn in as the president of this country, you’ll be back going to Nigeria,” he said.

Osoi argued that Kenya already has refinery facilities and capable businesspeople who can handle such projects without relying on foreign investors.

“We have refinery which can do that job. We also have business people in this country who can do that job,” he added.

He maintained that supporting Kenyan entrepreneurs and strengthening local industries would be among his priorities if elected.