Catalyst Principal Partners

Jambo Biscuits (K) Ltd. (founded 1987) is situated on Kampala Road in the Industrial Area of Nairobi. Its key activity is manufacture of biscuits, now successfully diversified into snack food and confectionery products. Its ultra-modern manufacturing facility comprises high-tech production and packaging lines employing over 300 workers. Its brand name BRITANIA stands fo rthe mark of quality that has become synonymous with biscuits in Kenya and in many parts of the COMESA Region to which it exports.

Kensta Group is a family-owned print and packaging company. It manages a diverse set of companies namely Transpaper and Express Automation in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda; and Vivid Printing Equipment, Fusion Inks, Zenith Rubber Rollers and Phiramid in Zambia.

Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd., established in 1972 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in the manufacture of commercial cleaning chemicals, hygiene solutions, and agrochemicals for both local and international markets. The company produces a diverse array of products, including detergent powders and liquids, toilet soaps, scouring powders, disinfectants, and various industrial chemicals such as sulphonic acids and plant growth regulators. Additionally, Orbit Chemical is involved in manufacturing plastic packaging products, catering to industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and food services. The company has transitioned from chemical trading to a vertically integrated model, allowing it to provide high-quality finished products along with packaging and labeling services. This evolution supports its commitment to serving both regional and global clients in fast-moving consumer goods and other sectors.

Jamii Bora Bank (JBB) is a household brand with a rich heritage in Kenya associated with enabling Kenyans achieve their full potential. With its roots anchored in the most ordinary neighborhoods and homes in Kenya, helping entrepreneurs grow Micro Businesses into Medium Enterprises, JBB has emerged as a premier bank dedicated to entrepreneurship and savings, with a focus on innovation and relationship banking. JBB has grown its total capital consistently over the last 5 years to stand at an impressive Kshs. 4.4 billion placing it among the top 20 highest capitalized Banks in a country with 43 banks and other multiple financial services companies. We have 26 branches and continue to open branches across the country to increase our foot print and bring our services closer to our customers. We recognize that the future is being driven by technology and we have deployed state of the art mobile and internet banking, agency banking, ATMs and card services that enable our clients transact whenever and wherever they want and from any type of device. We will continue to invest in technology as a key differentiator.

GoodLife Pharmacy is a retail pharmacy chain headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, serving over 600,000 customers across 19 locations in East Africa. The company specializes in providing a wide range of health and personal care products, including pharmaceuticals and wellness items. In addition to its retail offerings, GoodLife Pharmacy also delivers essential health services such as blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring, body mass index assessments, malaria testing, family nutrition guidance, doctor consultations, and laboratory services. This comprehensive approach enables patients to access affordable and convenient healthcare solutions.

Jamii Bora Bank (JBB) is a household brand with a rich heritage in Kenya associated with enabling Kenyans achieve their full potential. With its roots anchored in the most ordinary neighborhoods and homes in Kenya, helping entrepreneurs grow Micro Businesses into Medium Enterprises, JBB has emerged as a premier bank dedicated to entrepreneurship and savings, with a focus on innovation and relationship banking. JBB has grown its total capital consistently over the last 5 years to stand at an impressive Kshs. 4.4 billion placing it among the top 20 highest capitalized Banks in a country with 43 banks and other multiple financial services companies. We have 26 branches and continue to open branches across the country to increase our foot print and bring our services closer to our customers. We recognize that the future is being driven by technology and we have deployed state of the art mobile and internet banking, agency banking, ATMs and card services that enable our clients transact whenever and wherever they want and from any type of device. We will continue to invest in technology as a key differentiator.

CHEMICOTEX is one of East Africa’s leading fast moving consumer goods companies .The company‘s largest and best know brand is Whitedent toothpaste which is used by more than 20 million Tanzanians everyday ! Whitedent is the clear market leader in Tanzania and is also available to consumers in Rwanda, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa. In skin care Bannisters Glycerine is used everyday by families to protect and care for their skin. Other leading brands in the skin care portfolio include Sweetheart, U&Me and Siri creams while Bodyline and Zawaddi Zanzibar are the key petroleum Jelly and Pomade lines. ChemiCotex also has a range of hair care brands marketed under the Afro-Gel and Soft Touch brands. The company operates a food division in Tanzania selling and marketing - Chemi-Cola squashes which have been used by Tanzanian families for decades and the Simba Chef range of ingredients that consists of bi-carbonate, baking soda, vinegar, jams and pickles. Vits is our glucose energy brand available broadly in retail outlets and pharmacies. The company also operates a stand alone business to business division specializing in the provision of speciality plastics and metals. (wwww.ccilB2B.com) The company was initially founded in the late 1970s but expanded rapidly from 2000 with the merger of Chemipack and Cotex Industries to create ChemiCotex and establish a modern facility in Mbezi in Dar es Salaam. The plant has seen significant investments in the latest filling and mixing technologies to ensure our brands offer outstanding quality . The regional headquarters remain on the same site. In 2003 the company invested heavily in building its own distribution network in Tanzania and today you can see the companies vehicles taking our brands from our 12 branches and distribution centers to almost 10,000 customers every week. Internationally ChemiCotex started exports in 2009 and now has a full subsidiary in Rwanda and partner distributors who manage our brands in Kenya (2009), South Africa (2010) , Zambia (2011) and most recently Angola. 2011 saw a major investment in the company with HSBC (www.hsbc.com) Satya Capital (www.satyacapital.com) Catalyst Principal (www.catalystprincipal.com) becoming shareholders in the company with the Mac Group the original owners. This is providing additional expertise that will ensure we take Chemicotex achieve its goal of , becoming a pan African Consumer goods company providing consistently high quality, trusted by consumers and available whereever and whenever they are needed.