Centum

Centum Investment Company Limited is a private equity firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 1967. It specializes in investing in middle-market companies across various sectors, including consumer goods and services, agriculture, education, healthcare, energy, financial services, and technology. Centum focuses on making equity investments ranging from $2 million to $20 million, seeking both controlling and significant minority stakes in its portfolio companies. The firm aims to generate market-beating returns by establishing and supporting high-potential enterprises primarily in East Africa. It also invests in real estate and infrastructure while maintaining a diverse portfolio that includes marketable securities. Centum emphasizes board participation in its investments and has multiple exit strategies within its investment horizon, contributing to its significant profitability.

Fredrick N. Murimi

Managing Director Centum Capital

Thomas Omondi-Achola

Group COO

Past deals in Uganda

Longhorn Publishers

Acquisition in 2016
Longhorn Publishers limited is a public limited liability company wholly-owned and run by Kenyans. It was incorporated in Kenya in May 1965 as Longmans of Kenya a wholly owned subsidiary of Longman Group International of the United Kingdom. At that time, it was mainly a sales promotion office handling Longman publications published in UK. In December 1969, the company changed name to Longman Kenya Limited. During the 1970s, a limited local publishing programme was started and, around the same time, a few Kenyans were invited to join the Board of Directors.
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