East Africa Mega Refinery Backed by Ruto & Museveni to Boost Energy Security
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 25, 2026, 08:23 IST | Updated: Apr 25, 2026, 08:23 IST
East Africa is set for a major energy transformation as leaders including Kenya’s President William Ruto and Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni back a mega refinery project aimed at strengthening regional energy security. The ambitious initiative is expected to reduce fuel import dependence, boost local refining capacity, and support industrial growth across the region.
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