Ruto Fires Back at Ndindi Nyoro Over Dangote Deal

President William Ruto has fired back at Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro over his criticism of the government’s dealings with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, telling the legislator to keep what he described as petty politics away from investors.

Speaking on Sunday, October 25, 2026, during a church service at AIC Kasina in Mwingi Central, Kitui County, the President defended the importance of attracting investors and cautioned politicians against remarks that could undermine major business projects.

“Ndindi Nyoro, keep your petty politics out of Dangote and other investors,” Ruto said.

The President’s remarks come amid a growing political dispute over the proposed Dangote East African Petroleum Refinery in Lamu and the recent sale of shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).

Nyoro has been questioning the transparency of the refinery agreement and the ownership arrangements involving companies linked to Dangote. He has demanded that the government release the investment agreement and disclose the project’s shareholders, arguing that Kenyans deserve to understand the terms of major deals involving national resources.

Earlier in October, the legislator gave Ruto 14 days to make the refinery agreement public, insisting that his concerns were about accountability rather than opposition to foreign investment.

The dispute has since expanded to include KPC, where Dangote acquired a 24.76 per cent stake for approximately KSh42.5 billion from state-linked institutions, according to media reports.

Nyoro has alleged that the transactions could pave the way for greater private control of the strategic petroleum infrastructure company. However, these claims have not been independently established.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the KPC share sale, describing it as a commercial transaction between willing sellers and a willing buyer. He has also warned politicians against making statements that could discourage investors from bringing capital into Kenya.

Ruto’s latest remarks appear to reinforce his administration’s position that Kenya needs major investments to support industrial growth, create employment and strengthen the country’s economic prospects.

The proposed refinery in Lamu is being presented by the government as a major regional energy project that could increase petroleum-processing capacity and stimulate economic activity.

However, questions about the agreement, ownership structure and public interest remain central to the debate.

As the political exchange continues, the government faces pressure to balance its efforts to attract foreign investment with calls for transparency and accountability in transactions involving strategic national assets.

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