Dangote Refinery Push: Aliko Dangote joined President William Ruto and other African leaders to break ground on a $16bn, 700,000-bpd refinery in Lamu, framed as a major step toward East Africa’s fuel security and reduced import dependence. Regional Energy & Trade Ripple Effects: Ruto said Lamu was chosen after technical studies and shifting regional crude logistics plans, while the project’s wider industrial complex includes power generation and petrochemical plans. Tanzania Policy Watch: Tanzania is set to require foreign visitors entering the mainland to buy mandatory inbound travel insurance from Oct 1, priced at $44 via the National Insurance Corporation, aligning with Zanzibar’s existing rule. Courtroom Business Climate: Tanzania’s Court of Appeal upheld TRA’s position on depreciation for exploration expenditure in a petroleum case, a reminder that tax treatment hinges on strict legal conditions. Mining & Nuclear Momentum: Tanzania’s Mkuju River uranium project is gaining renewed traction, with ambitions to lift the country into top-tier uranium production as nuclear energy plans advance. Business & Finance: Absa’s East Africa chief highlighted mobile money growth in Tanzania and investment momentum across the region, linking banking innovation to economic expansion. Environment & Food Security Risk: A UN official warned that disruptions to fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could hit countries including Tanzania, raising prices and reducing fertilizer use.