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Ruto jokes Tanga refinery announcement “annoyed some” after Samia questions lack of consultation

Kenya’s President William Ruto said his earlier announcement on a proposed Tanga oil refinery “annoyed some,” after Tanzania’s leader Samia Suluhu Hassan said she had not been informed.

ByAnna Faraja
OnMay 5, 2026

Ruto Defends Fuel Prices, Says Kenya Is ‘Middle-Income’ Compared to ‘Less Developed’ Neighbors

William Ruto speaks during a recent address, defending Kenya’s fuel prices and citing the country’s middle-income status and infrastructure demands.v

Kenyan President William Ruto has defended the country’s fuel prices, arguing that comparisons with neighboring states often ignore key economic and infrastructure realities. Speaking in a recent address, Ruto said…

ByAnna Faraja
OnApril 20, 2026

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Ruto jokes Tanga refinery announcement “annoyed some” after Samia questions lack of consultation

Ruto Defends Fuel Prices, Says Kenya Is ‘Middle-Income’ Compared to ‘Less Developed’ Neighbors

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