Mukwano Group

Mukwano Group
Private Conglomerate
Industry Agriculture, Manufacturing, Transportation, Food Processing
Founded 1986[1]
Headquarters Kampala, Uganda
Key people
Tony Gadhoke[2]
Group Managing Director
Products Edible oil, Margarine, Plastics, Office buildings, Houses, Plastics
Number of employees
6,000 + (2009)
Website Homepage

The Mukwano Group of Companies, commonly known as the Mukwano Group, is a conglomerate based in Uganda, with operations in other East African countries.

Location

The Group's headquarters are located on Mukwano Road in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the company headquarters are:0°18'44.0"N, 32°35'26.0"E (Latitude:0.312223; Longitude:32.590556).[3] In Uganda, the group has manufacturing facilities and assets in Masindi District, Lira District, and Kampala. Mukwano Group also maintains manufacturing facilities and assets in Mombasa, Kenya and Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, among other locations.

Overview

The group was established in 1986, although it did not start operations until 1989. Today, the group is involved in five main areas of business: (a) Manufacturing (b) Real estate investments (c) Bulk storage & shipment (d) Cargo clearing & forwarding (e) Agriculture. Mukwano Group is one of the most active investment groups in Uganda. The group won the coveted Annual Presidential Award of Best Exporter of the Year in 2004. In 2009, its beverages division attained ISO Certification.[4]

Subsidiary companies

The subsidiary companies of the Mukwano Group include but are not limited to the following:

Products

The products of the Group include, but are not limited to the following:

See also

References

  1. Mirembe, Jovita (9 October 2005). "Mukwano Is Best Exporter". New Vision. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  2. Monitor Reporter, . (26 May 2015). "Mukwano's Diversity Into Agriculture". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  3. Google, . "Location of Mukwano Group Headquarters At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  4. Talemwa, Moses (20 May 2009). "Mukwano Attains Global Status, Fears EAC Protocol". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  5. Kiwawulo, Chris (15 September 2005). "Mukwano Industries To Make Energy Drinks". New Vision. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  6. Muwanga, David (18 July 2006). "Manufacturing Resumes In Northern Uganda". New Vision. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  7. Odomel, James (26 March 2009). "83 Units Ready At Royal Palms". New Vision. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  8. Joyce Namutebi, and David Muwanga (15 November 2007). "M7 Opens Giant Plant". New Vision. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  9. Kayizzi, Ricks (4 January 2004). "Mukwano In TZ Deal". New Vision. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  10. Okino, Patrick (16 March 2010). "Mukwano Starts Sh2 Billion Maize Plant In Lango". New Vision. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  11. "Imperial Bank Uganda Interview With The Daily Monitor". Imperial Bank Kenya. 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  12. Sanya, Samuel (22 November 2011). "Eight Firms Join Sugar Production". New Vision. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  13. Nuwagaba, Edwin (4 February 2010). "A Touch of Elegance At Royal Palms Estate". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 25 June 2014.

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