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Sign InAfrica's wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, has revealed ambitious plans to expand his energy footprint across East Africa. In an interview with the Financial Times, Dangote indicated a preference for Mombasa, Kenya, over Tanzania as the site for a massive new oil refinery. The proposed facility is expected to have a processing capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, significantly bolstering regional energy security. This move represents a strategic shift in the African refining landscape as Dangote seeks to capitalize on growing regional demand. Such a large-scale infrastructure project is poised to drive Kenyan economic growth and attract substantial foreign direct investment. The initiative underscores the Dangote Group's broader vision of strengthening industrial infrastructure throughout the continent.