Kenya and Tanzania are competing to host Dangote's next refinery, with potential locations including Mombasa, Lamu, and Tanga.
Aliko Dangote. [Courtesy]
“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
Aliko Dangote almost bought Arsenal Football Club when the club was valued at $2 billion (Sh258.80 billion). He is a die-hard Arsenal fan who walked away.
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