The Sameer Group of Companies, commonly referred to as the Sameer Group, is a large conglomerate, based in Kenya, with operations and subsidiaries in neighboring African countries.
Overview
The group is involved in industries including: agriculture, manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, construction, transport and finance. The company’s offices are located in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, and the largest metropolitan area in that country. The shares of stock of some of the group’s subsidiaries are listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
Subsidiary companies
As of May 2014, the Sameer Group subsidiaries include, but are not limited to the following companies:
- Sasini Tea & Coffee, Nairobi, Kenya
- Sameer Agriculture & Livestock Limited, Kampala, Uganda – Dairy Processing (Sold to Brookside Dairies in May 2015).
- Sameer Industrial Park Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Sameer Business Park Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Sameer Africa Limited, Nairobi, Kenya – Manufacture of tires. Formerly “Firestone East Africa Limited
- Ryce East Africa Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Yansam Motors Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Swift Global Kenya Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Kenya Data Networks Limited, Nairobi, Kenya – Information Technology Company
- Infocom Limited, Kampala, Uganda – Internet Service Provider
- Eveready East Africa Limited, Nairobi, Kenya – Manufacture of batteries
- Ryce East Africa – Engineering Division, Nairobi, Kenya
- Equatorial Commercial Bank, Nairobi, Kenya
- Equatorial Investment Bank Limited, Nairobi, Kenya[6]
- Savanna Coffee Lounge, Nairobi, Kenya
- VLCC East Africa, a joint venture with VLCC of India, specialized in healthcare, fitness and wellness
REAL ESTATE
MUTHAIGA HEIGHTS
Muthaiga Heights consists of 3 blocks each served with 2 high speed elevators. Each floor has 11 three-bedroom apartments of types A, B and C. The development makes the most of the surrounding scenery by having 2 balconies in each apartment with large panoramic views.
SAMEER BUSINESS PARK
Designed for maximum flexibility, over five units with well-finished lobbies and public spaces, separate entrances for office and showroom space, coffee lounge and restaurant, ample surface and underground secured parking separate loading bays, Sameer Business Park is a project developed by Sameer Group–one of Kenya’s leading investment houses.
With approximately 500,000 sq. ft of office and showroom/retail space spread over five blocks with a maximum seven floors and a helipad, it bestows you the perfect opportunity to mix business with pleasure. The Sameer Business Park offers many elegant features to pamper you and your business associates. Be at Sameer Business Park and enjoy a current and perfect business lifestyle.
RIVAAN CENTRE
Rivaan Centre is conveniently located just off Waiyaki Way in Brookside, along Muguga Green. Located on the periphery of Westlands, it is minutes away from the CBD and Gigiri and is in the heart of Nairobi’s affluent residential and retail neighbourhoods.
An architecture that is as spectacular as the surroundings, Rivaan Centre overlooks the lush and leafy Westlands and Brookside neighbourhoods. The office complex offers high quality office accommodation, designed to International standards, offering the Tenant a secure, highly efficient and flexible working environment. The attractive amenities like; standby generators, borehole, passenger lifts, Security check & CCTV surveillance, electric fence, fire alarm &detection system make it ideal boutique office development for business.
The building comprises of 58,000sq.ft built up area across 5 floors of outstanding office and retail space.
SAMEER AFRICA PROPERTY
The Group owns a large property portfolio part of which is built up and on which our investment property income is derived and other parcels earmarked for future development.
AGRICULTURE
SASINI PLC
Sasini PLC is a public quoted Company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with over 6,000 shareholders, majority of whom are Kenyans.
The principal activities of this Company, which straddle the breadth of Kenya, are the growing and processing of Tea, Coffee, Avocado and Macadamia nuts, dairy operations and value addition of the related products for local retail and export markets, including tea warehousing facilities in the port town of Mombasa.
NANDI TEA ESTATES LTD
Nandi Tea Estates Limited is a private company, based in the Nandi County of the larger North Rift Valley in the republic of Kenya. The company specialises in growing and processing of the world-renowned high-quality Kenyan tea. Nandi Teas are marketed and consumed all over the world for its unique “Nandi” character and flavour, deep colour and thick liquoring attributes.
For More information about Nandi Tea, visit https://nanditea.co.ke/
CONSTRUCTION
WARREN ENTERPRISES LTD
Warren Enterprises Limited is a long-established Kenyan Engineering Company. It has earned a reputation among its peers in the Engineers and Contractors industry as the mark for its high standards of workmanship and as one of the best contractors through their versatile range of services and products. These consists of projects involving covered or uncovered pressed steel sectional water tanks, above and below ground water storage tanks, above and below ground fuel storage tanks, agricultural and industrial trailers, mobile and stationary water bowsers, irrigation systems and equipment installation, industrial pumps and waste disposal engineering systems, water purification systems, shade netting and green house equipment, engines and crop processing machinery, all kinds of steel structures, customised truck bodies and semi-trailers, drawbar trailers. Warren’s name is synonymous with water technology and it holds a comprehensive parts inventory for all its product ranges and field technicians are on call to service customers.
Warren has developed a large workshop with a covered area of 6,800 sq. m and is backed by handling facilities, cranes, a 300KVA backup generator, Fronius MIG machines, ARC welding machines, guillotines and press facilities ideally suited for an engineering industry. It also has an excellent draft team with the latest software’s in structural and civil analysis and design.
The management team is professional managed by strong technical personnel who customise to the customers’ needs, are very quality conscious and assure the customer of competitive prices. This is all backed up by a prompt service attitude.
ARISTOCRATS CONCRETE LTD
Aristocrats Concrete Limited was formed in the year 1996 with its offices in Funzi Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi and we presently operate a big commercial quarry off Mlolongo Town about 25 Kms from Nairobi. Our main activities are manufacturers and suppliers of aggregates, civil engineering contractors, premix concrete, precast cement products, road construction contractors, civil excavation works, urban blasting for excavation works, property development and construction of houses/apartments.
We are fully equipped with all the necessary infrastructure and our quarry is spread over 62 acres and has a reserve of about 81.15 Acres. Our main crushing plant was imported from Sweden has a crushing capacity of 200 tons per hour and It is equipped with a hydro-cone for crushing double crushed materials for road contractors. We have a sand washing machine with a capacity of 100 tons per hour and it is equipped with hydraulic excavators, dumpers, wheel loaders and trucks for feeding the crusher and handle the aggregates for site work. We also have a 500 KVA generator for supporting the power requirements on site. We also have a tower crane to handle our construction activities. We have a 100-ton weigh bridge installed at the quarry to assure that our customers are getting the exact quantity for what they are pay.
Apart from manufacture and supply of ballast the Company is also engaged in mass excavation and backfilling, drilling and blasting services including urban blasting, we actively engaged in construction of houses, apartments, maisonettes. We have so far successfully completed 2 housing projects and in the final stages of completion the third one. We pride ourselves in playing a very vital role in the construction industry over the past 10 years and this has earned a distinct place in terms of quality and timely service.
TRANSPORT
RYCE EAST AFRICA LTD
Ryce East Africa ltd has over 50 years experience in the auto industry, this wealth of experience enables us to be our clients advisor on the model of vehicle suitable for their needs as well as handling any motoring challenges within the fleet. Ryce leasing has also been operational for over 10 years.
For more information about RYCE Leasing, visit http://ryce.co.ke/leasing/why-lease-at-ryce/
SAMEER AFRICA PLC
Sameer Africa PLC is a public limited company first incorporated in Kenya in 1969 as Firestone East Africa Limited. The company’s principal business is the importation and sale of tyres and allied products and the letting of investment property. We operate primarily in Kenya, with tyre operations in Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi.
Sameer Africa PLC is 72.48% owned by Sameer Investments Limited, a leading economic force in East Africa with over thirty years’ experience in Kenya’s industrial and economic development and a provider of direct and indirect employment for over 30,000 people.
Sameer Africa also offers the SUMMIT tyre to all markets as a value-for-money tyre brand, positioned in the economy segment of the market.
The company’s redefined strategy offers a more comprehensive range of tyre brands aimed at closing existing gaps in all the market segments, including Off-The-Road tyres that cater for specialized applications in mining, industrial, forestry and construction.
Sameer Africa is on a path to growth and future prosperity and hence the rollout of one-stop auto-care outlets, Yana Tyre Centres, across East Africa. Yana Tyre Centres serve as centers of excellence in the provision of complete auto solutions in line with Sameer Africa’s vision.
For more details, visit https://www.sameerafrica.com/
ENERGY
RYCE ENGINEERING
Ryce East Africa has been distributing KOHLER-SDMO power generators since 1995 and sold over 2500 Dg sets to the private clients and more than 1200 Generators to the telecom network operations.
Founded in 1966, KOHLER-SDMO Industries is today the 3rd biggest player worldwide in the generating set market. Established in Brest, France, where it is still based.
We, Ryce East Africa Ltd has won the prestigious Platinum Award on 4th successive year from our Principal KOHLER-SDMO(World’s renowned Generator Mfrs) as one among 15 Platinum distributors out of 140 worldwide Distributors .
This platinum award in appreciation of REAL’s distinguished performance in terms of “Total Power solutions provider in the areas of Generators Sales, Marketing, Maintaining Stock, Service competence and customer Satisfaction by after sales Service and Spares Support.
REAL’s task is to Supply, installs and commissions KOHLER-SDMO Power Generator Sets from 1 KVA to 4200 KVA ( LT & HT ) REAL is the one stop shop for a total engineered solutions that include Supply, design, project management, installation, commissioning and full after sales service.
The standard generating sets from the KOHLER-SDMO Power Products range provide an energy solution for all electricity requirements between 1 KVA and 4200 KVA. Designed for industrial use, they cover a wide range of applications and offer a vast array of options and retrofits which enable them to adapt perfectly to all configurations.
For more information about RYCE Engineering, visit http://ryce.co.ke/kohler-sdmo/
EVEREADY EA PLC
EVEREADY East Africa PLC is a public limited liability Company incorporated in Kenya. The Company has two fully owned subsidiaries, Flamingo Properties Uganda Limited and Flamingo Properties Limited. The Company is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 1967.
The Company is the largest supplier of portable power solutions in East Africa. This together with one of the best distribution systems in East Africa and world class brands has ensured the Company long term success. Continued product expansion and keen desire to understand what the consumer expects and what the competitors are doing has remained the priority areas for our Company.
EVEREADY’s heritage is also tied to employee dedication and team work.
The Company distributes dry cells size ‘D’ ‘AA’ ‘AAA’ ‘9V’ and ‘C’ carbon zinc primary batteries and alkaline batteries throughout the East Africa region and also provides flashlights for a broad spectrum of usage. The Company has also recently introduced the TURBO® brand of automotive batteries, the EVEREADY range of bulbs. Our products are recognized for their distinct quality.
EVEREADY has an extensive network of associates and distributors whose support for its business in East Africa forms a far reaching network to ensure that the Company meets the portable power and cleaning requirements of people in East Africa.
For more details, visit http://eveready.co.ke/
EPZ
SAMEER INDUSTRIAL PARK
Sameer Industrial Park is the leading partner in export processing.
The park provides investment facilities of unparalleled standards, offering the ultimate in investor support services and managing a world-class industrial park.
Its investing in Kenya made easy!
Established in 1991, Sameer Industrial Park (SIP) is Kenya’s premier Export Processing Zone (EPZ). The preferential environment in the zones offers companies a remarkably conducive environment to operate in and EPZs have become important foreign exchange earners for many countries. Kenya is no exception.
Sameer Industrial Park has the skill and resources to assist new ventures set up business in Kenya – the preferential conditions of operation, the tax holidays, easy access to facilities and minimal requirements for starting up business all combine to create a sure-fire formula for success.
Why set up in Sameer Industrial Park?
Investors in the EPZ are offered complete exemption from the payment of:
Income Tax for the first ten (10)years. After that, tax will be charged at a flat rate of 25% for the subsequent 10 years.
Import Duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) on machinery, equipment, spare parts, tools, raw materials and intermediate goods.
Local Taxes (i.e. VAT) on goods and services purchased from the domestic territory.
Withholding Tax on dividends.
Other Incentives
-Automatic access to foreign currencies.
-Exemption from Exchange Control for repatriation of capital, profits and dividends.
-Investors can hold foreign currency accounts through local banks.
-100% Foreign Ownership permitted. Participation by Kenyan shareholders encouraged on a partnership/joint venture basis.
-There are no restrictions on management and technical agreements.
Kenya’s central geographical location and membership in several preferential trade agreements, makes it an ideal site from which to access both regional and world markets. Also being a signatory to the African Caribbean European Union Partnership Agreement, Kenya enjoys the EU preferential arrangement that includes duty and quota Free entry for all industrial products of Kenyan origin and highly favourable treatment for a wide range of agricultural produce.
Kenya also enjoys preferential market access under the Generalised System of Preferences. Under this scheme, products are entitled to preferential treatment in the USA, Japan, Canada and several European countries.
Kenya has no quota on the amount of apparel that can be exported to Europe, and the USA (under the African Growth and Opportunities Act – AGOA). Investors in Kenyan EPZs have access to a wider market in countries of the Common Market for Eastern Southern African States (COMESA), which have a combined population of 385 million. Investments in Kenya are guaranteed under Section 75 of Kenya’s constitution, and the country is a member of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes.
There are currently, a wide range of businesses operating in the zone – a proposed Garment Manufacturing, Horticultural Processing, Cut Flower Preservation, Assembly of Computers, Call Centres etc. – representing investors from Kenya, USA, the Netherlands and Belgium. expanding to meet rising demands through the provision of superior investor support services.
Leading the pack and being the first EPZ in Kenya, we have the experience necessary to operate a world-class zone. We played a key role in policy formulation and implementation for the Kenyan EPZ program and, subsequently, provided a valuable reference site out of which other EPZs have emerged. Investors in the zone benefit from the Resident Customs Service and enjoy the comfort of operating in the nation’s capital – Nairobi. The zone is a short drive from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the Inland Cargo and Container Terminal. All essentials of production – water, electricity, manpower, transport facilities etc. are readily available. It is also situated on the main Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
SASINI EPZ
INSURANCE
PESABAZAAR.com
PESABAZAAR.com is Kenya’s premier insurance aggregator that provides online insurance comparison services. The firm is committed to finding the right products that fit consumer needs at the best price available in the market by leveraging on its online platform to connect to consumers all across the country.
It was started in 2016 and has grown to disrupt the traditional offline insurance market in Kenya.
Before the introduction of PESABAZAAR.com, the market was heavily fragmented, the only way to obtain accurate quotes for motor vehicle, medical, life insurances and others was through brokers, agents and insurance companies office. Customers had to go through a time consuming process of calling agents, brokers and insurers, filling forms in order to get quotations and purchase/ their insurance cover.
The firm also operates one of the leading insurance brokerages in Kenya boasting local and international clients in manufacturing, transport, construction, Agriculture, NGOs, Technology and more sectors.
For more details, visit www.pesabazaar.com
