DT Dobie placed in voluntary liquidation after takeover by CFAO Mobility

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DT Dobie, one of Kenya’s oldest and most recognisable motor dealers, has officially entered a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation, a move that marks the final phase of its integration into CFAO Mobility Kenya.

The announcement was made in a notice dated August 15, in which the Official Receiver at the Business Registration Service, Mark Gakuru, confirmed his appointment as the liquidator.

His appointment follows a special resolution passed by DT Dobie’s shareholders on June 3 this year.

“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 & Company (Kenya) Limited following a special resolution dated 3rd day of June, 2025,” the notice reads in part.

Unlike court-driven insolvency cases, where a company is unable to pay its debts, this liquidation is a shareholder-led process, initiated voluntarily as part of a broader restructuring plan.

DT Dobie was fully acquired by CFAO Mobility Kenya nearly two years ago.

Since then, the parent company has been consolidating its various subsidiaries under one unified brand to improve operational efficiency, expand its service network and strengthen after-sales support.

The liquidation of DT Dobie is therefore not an indication of financial collapse or market exit, but rather a procedural step to formally wind up the old entity and complete its absorption into CFAO Mobility Kenya.

In the notice, creditors were directed to lodge any claims against DT Dobie by September 15, 2025.

Full particulars of debts must be submitted using the Proof of Debts form available on the eCitizen platform.

Creditors who fail to submit claims before the deadline risk being excluded from any future distribution of assets once the process advances.

For customers and business partners, the development is not expected to affect services.

All engagements previously undertaken by DT Dobie are already being handled by CFAO Mobility Kenya, which has assumed a larger footprint in the market following the integration.

Industry observers say the move is part of an international trend where large automotive groups streamline their brands under one corporate identity, aligning with global standards while ensuring efficiency and consistency.

DT Dobie has been part of Kenya’s automotive landscape for more than half a century, supplying some of the world’s most renowned motor brands and building a strong reputation in sales and service.

Its liquidation therefore, represents a shift in form rather than function, as its legacy and operations continue under CFAO Mobility Kenya’s broader structure.

The Official Receiver will now take charge of winding up the entity, ensuring all statutory processes are followed, while CFAO Mobility Kenya continues operations without disruption. F

or customers, the familiar name of DT Dobie may be disappearing, but the services, brands and dealer network that it built over decades are expected to continue under the new CMK banner.