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Storage Central Kenya- Investor Deck
Storage Central is developing a scalable institutional self-storage and urban micro-logistics platform in East Africa, following the successful establishment of its flagship operation in Nairobi. …
Kibo Africa Limited: A Pan-African Motorcycle Manufacturer Built for Local Impact
KIBO AFRICA LIMITED Designed in Holland • Made in Kenya • Built for Africa 2013 Founded Kenya Assembly 3 Generations Bike Lines 7 Countries Regional …
Storage Central: Leading Self-Storage Solutions for East Africa’s Growing Market
Storage Central is the pioneer developer of modern self-storage in East Africa. Our mission is to address the growing logistical needs of households, small businesses, …
Centum Investment: East Africa’s Leading and Largest Investment Company
Centum is East Africa’s leading and largest publicly listed investment company, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. The company acts as a channel linking global capital to inaccessible, quality, diversified investments of scale in Africa in 8 key sectors of focus that make up its Centum 3.0 strategy. These are Real Estate, Power, FMCG, Financial Services, Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education and ICT.
Top Interviews
Sasini PLC: Leading the Tea and Coffee Industry in Kenya with Diversification and Sustainability
In this exclusive interview, Sasini PLC Group Managing Director & CEO, Martin R. Ochien’g, outlines the company’s ambitious growth strategy 2023–2026, positioning Sasini PLC as a top tea company in Kenya and a leading coffee exporter in Kenya. The company’s diversification pillars span tea, coffee, avocado, and macadamia farming in Kenya, with exports reaching Pakistan, the UK, Europe, the U.S., and Asia. As one of the pioneers in the tea and coffee industry in Kenya, Sasini is also expanding into other African markets, including Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and Malawi, to reinforce its position as Africa’s top agricultural business.
The interview highlights Sasini PLC’s diversification in tea, coffee, macadamia, and avocado, alongside strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities in African agribusiness, including sugarcane and cashew ventures. Ochien’g emphasizes sustainable agriculture in Kenya, with strong ESG initiatives, including the commissioning of a 1.5MW solar plant in 2023. Sasini is recognized as a leading corporate in ESG in Kenya, aligned with the United Nations Global Compact Kenya, where Ochien’g chairs Africa’s largest sustainability network of over 300 companies.
Kingsway Group of Companies: Manish Shah Shares Kingsway’s Latest Business Ventures in Kenya
In this exclusive interview, Manish Shah discusses Kingsway Group of Companies’ diverse business ventures. Known for its hospitality operations such as the Village Market Mall and hotels, Kingsway also focuses on special economic zones to foster manufacturing and trade partnerships across Eastern and Central Africa. Shah highlights their innovative agro-processing initiative aimed at maximizing groundnut utilization and empowering local farmers, and outlines Kingsway’s strategic moves into electric vehicle manufacturing and fiber optics, emphasizing their commitment to sustainable growth and investment opportunities in Kenya and the region.
Leading Paint Manufacturer in East Africa: Rakesh Rao Discusses Crown Paints’ Latest Initiatives
In this interview, Rakesh Rao delves into Crown Paints Kenya’s operations and market presence across East Africa. Crown Paints is a leading paint manufacturing company, dominating the industry in Kenya with over 60% market share and holding strong positions in Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Rakesh Rao highlights the competitive advantages that set Crown Paints apart, including their commitment to sustainability, innovation and customer satisfaction. He also discusses the company’s focus on eco-friendly products, renewable energy, and waste management, as well as their CSR programs aimed at supporting education and community engagement.
East African Packaging Industry: Akshay Shah Explains How Silafrica is Championing Circularity
Akshay Shah discusses the importance of implementing circular economy and explains how Silafrica is championing circularity in the East African packaging sector. Since 1986, the company has manufactured and supplied the most innovative, best-in-class plastic solutions for FMCGs and a wide range of other business customers. Presently, Silafrica operates in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
Doing Business in Kenya During COVID: An Exclusive Interview with Aashit Shah of Kingsway Tyres
Aashit Shah discusses doing business in Kenya during COVID and talks about the impacts of the pandemic on the different companies of the Kingsway Group, including Kingsway Tyres, Tribe Hotel, Trademark Hotel and the Village Market. He also shares his plans regarding tyre centers and talks about his inspiration and philosophy.
An Exclusive Interview with Hasit Patel of RAMCO Group, One of the Leading Conglomerates in Kenya
In this exclusive interview, Hasit Patel gives an overview of RAMCO Group, a conglomerate of over 50 companies operating within East Africa with a focus on 6 sectors: print, hardware, manufacturing, office supplies, services and property. The Group started from humble beginnings as a hardware store in Nairobi (Kenya) in 1948 and has since expanded into Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Exclusive Interview with Vimal Shah of Bidco Africa, the Leading FMCG Manufacturer in East Africa
Vimal Shah shares his assessment of the manufacturing sector in East Africa and discusses the recent changes and trends since COVID began. He also talks about his projects and vision for Bidco Africa, East Africa’s leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Started in 1985, Bidco has continuously grown over the years and his now present in many countries, including Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
KCB: A Bank Interconnected With Kenya’s Economic Development
Joshua Oigara shares his views on the banking and financial sectors in Kenya at the moment and gives an overview of the economy. He also presents Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB).
Equity Bank: One of the Leading Banks Discusses the Banking Sector in Kenya
Dr James Mwangi discusses the banking sector in Kenya and gives an overview of Equity Bank, the largest bank by market capitalization, profitability and customer base in the country.