Chemical industry in Kenya

Projects in Kenya

chemXplore tracks 1 project in Kenya, of which one is active.

1 FEED / Pre-FID

1 new construction.

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  • July 2026 Dangote Lamu Refinery · FEED / Pre-FID

Owners and developers: Dangote Industries Limited (1)

Targeting: Crude oil (1), Diesel, fuels (1), Gasoline (1), Kerosine (1), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) (1), Polypropylene (1)

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Latest Kenyan chemical industry news

29 July 2026
ViiV Healthcare: Cabenuva superior to daily oral therapy in adolescents at AIDS 2026

LATA shows superiority in adolescents; OPERA real‑world suppression comparable to oral regimens; cabotegravir injections rated better than lenacapavir; EXTEND 4M tests 4‑month formulation.

24 July 2026
Merck outlines LMIC access plans for alimatravir with 129‑country voluntary licenses

Early, multi-faceted plan includes seven royalty‑free licenses covering 129 LMICs, regional manufacturing support in Africa and Latin America, and early manufacturing investment to speed availability.

8 July 2026
Dangote Settles on Lamu, Kenya for Proposed 700,000 bpd East African Mega-Refinery

USD 17–20bn single‑train coastal refinery tied to the 800 km Lokichar–Lamu pipeline; FEED not yet awarded; Kenya allocated KES 21.5bn in seed capital.

17 December 2025
Eni and ILO Enhance Safety and Health in Republic of Congo

The project aims to improve occupational safety and social protection for agri-business workers in the Republic of Congo, building on success in Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire.

3 December 2025
Terumo BCT Opens Africa HQ and Training Center in Nairobi

The new facility in Nairobi enhances blood safety and healthcare capacity in East Africa, offering training for local professionals and supporting Kenya's universal health coverage goals.