Kenya is set to lose the DT Dobie car dealers franchise after 76 years of dealing in the country, after an official notice revealed that the company was exiting the Kenyan market.
The exit follows an official ruling by the High Court of Kenya dated August 15, which revealed that the company had gone into liquidation and an official liquidator had been appointed.
For over seven decades, DT Dobie was a prominent brand name in Kenya's automotive industry, synonymous with a franchise of luxury brands, including Germany's Mercedes-Benz; however, the move is cutting short this long-term deal. "Pursuant to the provisions of the Insolvency Act, take notice that the official receiver was appointed as liquidator of the property of D.T.
Dobie and Company(Kenya) Limited (the company), following a special resolution dated June 3, 2025," the official receiver and liquidator said.
