After decades of serving motorists in Kenya, Caltex House Service Station Limited is set to be dissolved, according to a government notice issued on 5 June.
The announcement, listed under Gazette Notice No. 7420 by the Registrar of Companies, states that Caltex House Service Station Limited (Company No. C. 12484) will be struck off the official register in three months unless any objections are raised.
The notice was issued by Deputy Registrar of Companies Hiram Gachugi under Section 894(3) of the Companies Act (Cap. 486).
It also names Bora Motors Limited (C. 14827) as another company facing the same action.
The impending closure marks the end of an era for Caltex House Service Station, which has long been associated with fueling and maintaining vehicles.
The public has been invited to provide reasons why the companies should not be removed from the register.
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If no objections are filed within the three-month window, the dissolution will proceed as scheduled.
Closing Down in Kenya
The company, previously operating under the Caltex brand, has been undergoing significant changes since its acquisition by Total Kenya in 2009.
As part of the acquisition, Total Kenya was required by the Competition Authority of Kenya to divest certain assets, including service stations in various towns such as Bungoma, Eldoret, and Litein.
These stations were sold to National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) and other buyers, marking a shift in the company’s operations.
The closure of Caltex House Service Station Limited shows the broader industry trends, including the rebranding of Caltex stations in other regions.
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For instance, in South Africa, Caltex service stations are being rebranded to Astron Energy as part of a regional strategy.
About Caltex
Caltex was originally known as the California Texas Oil Company, was founded in 1936 as a joint venture between Standard Oil of California (now Chevron Corporation) and The Texas Company (later Texaco).
The company quickly expanded its operations across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, becoming a prominent global player in oil refining, marketing, and distribution.
Caltex became widely recognised for its retail fuel stations, lubricants, and petroleum products.
In Kenya and much of East Africa, Caltex played a major role in the petroleum retail market for decades before being acquired by Total Kenya in 2009, following Chevron’s global restructuring efforts.
After the acquisition, the Caltex brand was gradually phased out, and many service stations were rebranded under the Total name.
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