AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRefinery Deal: Kenya faces growing calls to publish the terms of Dangote’s proposed $16 billion Lamu refinery, including details of a possible public investment. The project could reshape regional fuel supply, but its 700,000-barrel-a-day capacity also raises questions about demand and competition. Regional Trade: South Sudan has broken ground on a cargo hub in Kenya’s Mai Mahiu Special Economic Zone, aiming to speed shipments from Mombasa and ease cargo flows. The model highlights the value of efficient regional corridors for landlocked economies, including Burundi. Fuel Logistics: Tanzania’s Misugusugu centre can now inspect up to 60 fuel tankers a day, up from eight, serving transporters from Burundi and other neighbouring countries. Faster checks could reduce delays on a key supply route. Burundi Connections: Dar es Salaam’s transit cargo grew 17% to 14.61 million tonnes in 2025/26, as Tanzania invests in links to inland markets including Burundi. Lake Tanganyika’s MV Liemba has also resumed service after an overhaul, with routes to Burundi expected once scheduled services expand. Business Travel: From August 1, routine US visa services at the Bujumbura mission shifted to regional hubs, requiring applicants to travel elsewhere for processing.
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