A planned Sh2.2 trillion refinery in Lamu is expected to strengthen Africa's fuel security by reducing the continent's growing dependence on imported petroleum products.

Leaders and residents from Lamu have called for transparency in the proposed Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery project saying so far the deal has been shrouded in secrecy.

A planned Sh2.2 trillion refinery in Lamu is expected to strengthen Africa's fuel security by reducing the continent's growing dependence on imported petroleum products.