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Dangote acquires 25% of Kenya Pipeline Company

Aliko Dangote has acquired 25% of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) through a block trade on the Nairobi Securities Exchange of about 4.5 billion shares for KSh42.5bn (about US$327.4m). Dangote disclosed the purchase in London on 21 October 2026. The acquiring entity, the seller of the block and any advisers have not been disclosed. KPC operates…

Aliko Dangote has acquired 25% of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) through a block trade on the Nairobi Securities Exchange of about 4.5 billion shares for KSh42.5bn (about US$327.4m). Dangote disclosed the purchase in London on 21 October 2026. The acquiring entity, the seller of the block and any advisers have not been disclosed. KPC operates about 1,342km of pipeline. The Kenyan government sold 65% of KPC in an IPO earlier in 2026.

Advisers: Not disclosed. Firms can submit their roles to The Meridian for verification.

Source: Nairametrics, citing Bloomberg and the NSE (21 October 2026).

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