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Madhvani Group

East Africa's oldest family empire

Uganda , Jinja Founded 1908 5000+ Website

Operating Since1908 (118y)

About Madhvani Group

Madhvani Group is one of East Africa's oldest and largest indigenous conglomerates, founded in 1908 by Muljibhai Madhvani. Operating Kakira Sugar Works (one of Africa's largest sugar producers), tea, packaging, hospitality (Mweya Safari Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge), steel, and floriculture. The Madhvani family returned to Uganda after Idi Amin's 1972 expulsion and rebuilt the group.

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Muljibhai Madhvani

CEOMayur Madhvani

Contact

madhvanigroup.com

Quick Facts

CountryUganda

Founded1908

TypeCorporate

ModelB2B2C

Team Size5000+

Operating In

UgandaKenyaTanzaniaIndia

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