Kenya is making a bold bet on oil.

In Lamu, a massive new refinery is being planned with ambitions to process 700,000 barrels of crude a day — and supply petroleum products across East Africa.

The project promises jobs, power and a new regional energy hub.

But Kenya has tried oil refining before — and that story did not end well.

So, what makes this project different? And can Dangote’s latest investment deliver on its promise to transform East Africa’s energy landscape?

In this episode of Africa Watch, Zawadi Mudibo goes to Lamu to find out what it will take to make that promise a reality.

Credit List:

Executive Producers: Sun Lan, Wang Haiyang

Reporter: Zawadi Mudibo

Planning Editor: Matthias Muindi

Digital Editors: Francisca Wanjiru & Tracy Omballa

Creative Designer: Bemnet Goitom

Video Editor: George Karugu

Cameraman: Gabriel Rotich Graphic Designer: Frank Ojoo, Benson Mwaura