Richest Man in Africa Reveals Why He Refused to Set a Cement Company In Kenya
By Afrocentric | self meida writer
Published 17 days ago - 10885 views
The Nigerian and Africa's richest man and a philanthropist, Aliko Dangote has revealed to the world why he refused to open up a cement company in Nairobi in the year 2014. Aliko Dangote who is the CEO of a multi trillioneer company named as Dangote groups company that operates in Ghana, Benin, Zambia and Togo had expressed interest in putting up a cement company in Nairobi.
In an exclusive interview with a Tanzanian dailies, Dangote revealed that when he came to Nairobi, he was welcomed by hungry politicians who were led by the deputy president Ruto who demanded a 385 million bribe. He also said that the deputy flew to Abuja to demand for the bribe.
"He flew to Abuja, back in 2014. He wanted my cement factory in Kenya. I was very welcoming to him and took him around factories. He loved it but he wanted a Sh 385 million bribe which was too much for us, I was shocked I went to Tanzania and his cronies and aides followed me there with similar demands and that is why we are exiting Tanzania,” Dangote told a Tanzanian daily.
Dangote also revealed that he was keen to invest in Tanzania but the same "hyenas" followed him there and therefore opted not to invest in these two countries. Mr. Dangote opted to invest in Ethiopia where no "bribe" was not needed.
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Its sad when we see big companys or projects diverted to other countries yet our citizens are lucking jobs.
Its true our uyz demand big shares from investors.
Opiyomsomi
02-19 05:42:59
Welcome back since you've reported your case to we Kenyans,we shall give you a condusive environment to do business.
MwashMwash01
02-18 20:15:10
probably even aside from the bribe, dangote would have found out that operational costs and taxes are very high in kenya. Even Unilever had to move production elsewhere
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DraxlerD
02-19 06:24:21Its sad when we see big companys or projects diverted to other countries yet our citizens are lucking jobs. Its true our uyz demand big shares from investors.
Opiyomsomi
02-19 05:42:59Welcome back since you've reported your case to we Kenyans,we shall give you a condusive environment to do business.
MwashMwash01
02-18 20:15:10probably even aside from the bribe, dangote would have found out that operational costs and taxes are very high in kenya. Even Unilever had to move production elsewhere