Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests

"This is Africa coming together to build Africa."

— Aliko Dangote , Executive

"It is a declaration that Africa has entered a new age in which we will increasingly finance, build, process and add value here at home."

— William Ruto , Politician

"We are asking for the findings from the environmental impact assessment so that we can see what mitigation measures are being proposed."

— Walid Ali , Activist

"Refineries get crude oil from the market. And the market is open."

— Opiyo Wandayi , Politician