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Kenya breaks ground on $16bn refinery amid green concerns
Original: Kenya breaks ground on $16bn refinery as environmental concerns grow
Kenya has begun construction on a $16 billion refinery project, one of the country's largest industrial investments. While officials tout the economic benefits of domestic fuel processing, environmental groups are raising alarm over the potential impact on ecosystems and coastal communities. Critics argue the project risks locking the country into fossil fuel dependence just as Kenya positions itself as a regional climate leader.
Why now: The refinery launch is drawing attention because it pits major economic investment against Kenya's environmental commitments.
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