Tanzanian industrialist Mohammed Dewji has expressed interest in investing $100 million in Dangote’s proposed refinery in Kenya, according to reports from Nairametrics.
The development coincides with a widening legal battle over fuel import licences in Nigeria, where Matrix, AA Rano, and AYM have sought to join a N100 billion ($65 million) lawsuit against AGF.
The dual developments highlight the complex regulatory and competitive landscape facing Dangote Petroleum Refinery as it expands its footprint across East Africa.
While the Kenyan project aims to capture regional demand, the domestic legal challenges in Nigeria underscore the persistent friction between the refinery and established importers over market access and pricing.
East African nations are advancing plans for a joint oil refinery with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, with Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote positioned as the likely builder.
The project, modeled on Dangote’s existing operations, is seen as a strategic move to reduce regional dependence on imported refined products.