Perfumes & Cosmetics

Established in 1997, Alpha Fine Foods Ltd processes a wide range of high quality meat products which are distributed in the East African region. These include assorted halal beef, lamb, poultry, fish and marine products to suit the tastes and lifestyles of different consumers, including leading hotels, game lodges, restaurants, schools, hospitals, catering institutions and prime meat butcheries. They are also available at leading supermarkets and retail establishments. Alpha Fine Food's fresh products range includes chicken sausages, chicken cocktails, marinated chicken, chicken burgers, beef sausages, beef burgers, beef sizzlers, beef bangers, boerewors and lamb sausages. Our ready-to-cook products include Premium Kenyan Highland Beef and Milk-Fed Veal, Kenyan Highland Spring Lamb, Spring Goat, Capons and Spring Chicken, Farm Ducks, Guinea Fowls, Quails, Pheasants and Peking Ducks, Smoked and Fresh Whole Norwegian Salmon-fillets or steak, Nile Perch and Tilapia Fillets, squids, octopus, lobsters, crabs, prawns and assorted fish. In November 2004, Bureau Veritas Quality International, a service provider offering unsurpassed expertise and skills of engineers, trainers and technocrats with experience with major national and international projects go congratulated Alpha Fine Foods for having been the first Kenyan meat, poultry and fish products processor to achieve HACCP certification. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, was established in 1997 with 2 (two) vehicles and 5 (five) staff members. It has grown into a major meat processing and food distribution company. With over 15 refrigerated vehicles for distribution, it now employs directly over 100 staff.   During this period, the company has positioned itself as a premier supplier of quality food products within East Africa and beyond as well as enhancing the meat industry standards by being the first company to achieve the HACCP certificate in 2004 and also the ISO 22000:2005 in 2007. Awards Several awarding bodies have recognized our efforts in maintaining high quality in all our processes. We have received certifications and awards from globally recognized bodies in maintaining international standards across operations including safety, quality and environment management.

African Marine and General Engineering Company Limited (AMGECO) was incorporated in Kenya on 12th January, 1928 for the purpose of acquiring the business of shipbuilder, ship repairers, marine and general engineers carried on by African Wharfage Company Limited. The original shareholders of AMGECO were Smith Mackenzie and Co., The British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., and the Union Castle Mail Steamship Co. Ltd. AMEGCO is strategically located at the entrance to the Port of Mombasa.The construction of a slipway using a telescopic carriage commenced in 1928 and the first ship slipped in 1931. The slipway was capable of taking vessels up to 2,200 tons displacement. The company further added a dry dock commissioned in 1977 and a small fully developed construction dock. The first three vessels were built in 1957 at the yard.The original shareholders remained until mid 1972 when Mackenzie (Kenya) Ltd., the successor to Smith Mackenzie & Co., acquired the total shareholding of AMGECO. In 1974 the whole share capital of AMGECO was acquired by Inchcape Mackenzie (Management) Ltd.In April 1974 the Government of Kenya acquired a 25% shareholding in AMGECO through the Industrial Development Bank Ltd., and in August 1976 increased this shareholding to 33 1/3%.Further participation took place and in late 1986 the company became wholly Kenyan owned with equity ownership. In mid 1998, the company was taken over by the present owners who are Claremont Holdings Ltd., and Multilink Holdings Ltd.Times have changed since these early days and the port of Mombasa, which is the gateway to Kenya's economic growth, has been expanding gradually and rapidly. It is an ideal point for vessels traveling between Europe, the Cape, India and the Far East for docking. It was with these facts in mind that AMGECO decided to build a Dry Dock with a corresponding range of services. This has now been operative since 1977 and has already proved itself an unqualified success. Its competitive rates, along with its skilled engineering force, have come into international recognition. Additionally, AMGECO have further enhanced Mombasa as a port, and emphasised its importance as a vital ship repair center. This in turn ensures for Kenya substantial earnings in foreign exchange for her economy.Together with ship repair, AMGECO also offers a breadth of experience and boasts of the successful construction of small craft such as tugs, barges, lighters, coasters, ferries, fishing vessels and passenger launches. One of the most sophisticated vessels built in 1969 was the Kenya Fisheries research vessel 'Shakwe' which was described at the time as the "most technically advanced fishing vessel based on the East African Coast". With the onset of modernisation, AMGECO have setup a fiberglass shop, which undertakes building of new boats.The company undertook implementation of the TQM (Total Quality Management) standard in 1993 in response to increasing Quality Assurance Requirements in the shipping industry and also to ensure that African Marine meets the high quality standards and workmanship expected by our customers.As a result, African Marine & General Engineering Co. Ltd., was awarded the ISO 9002:1994 Standard in 1997 which it currently holds. The company successfully renewed the certification in 2000 and is currently in the process of changing over from ISO 9002:1994 Standard to the new ISO 9001:2000 Standard. The quality department strives to ensure that all requirements are strictly adhered to and AMGECO has successfully passed all statutory audits so far.With the onset of technological advancement, AMGECO has consistently been keeping up with innovation. Major machineries are constantly replaced for better efficiency and output. Manpower is also trained regularly, both locally and abroad to ensure that the company is abreast all changes. Our new Fiberglass Shop is a very recent example.The company is committed to Information Technology and has computerised most of its administrative operations and operates a central database at its central stores. It is committed to keep up with changing technological patterns to improve efficiency and cut costs so that the customer is the eventual beneficiary.With over 74 years experience and being the oldest shipyard in the region, African Marine and General Engineering Co. Ltd., offers unrivalled expertise, both in the marine and non-marine sectors, which has enabled it to earn the confidence of a wide variety of International Ship owners and multinational industries in the non-marine sector.AMGECO has earned international repute amongst various navies as well. The yard has the facility for a helicopter landing in order to carry out emergency repairs to mobile machinery and equipment which can be airlifted to the yard. The company used to carry out work for the British Royal Navy when a pump was flown in for emergency repairs and HMS Meon slipped at the yard. The French Navy has used the services of the yard when FNS Albatros was in the dry dock in 1988 and 1989. The company is also authorised to carry out repairs for the Kenya Navy vessels and has had the opportunity to be of service to the Tanzania Navy. AMGECO had also qualified to be registered under the US Navy in Bahrain program "Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MARAV) certification." Some of our welders are therefore registered with the US Navy Ship Repair Unit (SRU) in Bahrain.

For nearly 40 years, African Cotton has been supplying Cotton Wool, Feminine Towels and Surgical Dressings to many countries both in Africa and overseas. Our regular customers include governments non-governmental agencies, international aid agencies, hospitals, clinics, chemists and the retail trade. With our high quality products, we have nurtured a range that exemplifies the traditions that longstanding experience brings quality product reliability and customer satisfaction. Our popular products are:COTTON WOOLTENDER CARE BRANDMEDICOTT FEMININE TOWELSTOILET PAPERSERVIETTESFACIAL TISSUE BOXESPOCKET TISSUESKITCHEN TOWELSSURGICAL RANGE GAUZEDOVE Cotton Wool is the Regional Market leader with DOVE being the cotton wool of choice in hospitals throughout the East and Central African Region. As the first manufacturer of Feminine Towels in East Africa, African Cotton is a strong player with MEDICOTT Feminine Towels, conveniently available in Press On, Looped and Maternity packaging. To complement the personal hygiene line, the company has developed a specialization in Surgical Dressings that encompasses Gauze, Bandages and Gloves, both surgical and examination.African Cotton believes in continuous investment in Kenya to build our economy. In the late 90's, US $250,000 was spent on the upgrading of the cotton wool division. A toilet tissue converting plant worth US $500,000 was installed in 2001 and 2002 saw further investment in a waste paper baling line worth US $125,000.African Cotton Industry’s workforce in 2000 was 220 employees. To date we have a total team of 470, an impressive increase achieved during difficult economic times. African Cotton is committed to growth and will see yet further investments in our manufacturing division and product base. Our continuing investments prove African Cotton's commitment to the government stated goal of generating more jobs and wealth. At African Cotton Industrial Ltd we aim to maintain our market leadership by listening to our customers and providing innovative solutions to their changing needs and requirements. We started our operationin 1954 in Mombasa by establishing the Absorbent Cotton Industries. In 1960, the name of the company changed to African Cotton Industries Today, we have over 450 employees and African Cotton Industrial is racing forward as the leading player in the cotton industry in East and Central Africa. In 2000, as a result of restructuring and diversifying our product base, ACI looked at the possibility of converting Toilet Rolls. In October 2000, the machinery arrived and was installed in our Mombasa plant. We began operations of Tena toilet rolls in December 2001 and Tena became an instant success story. The enormous market response to a Kenyan made product, Tena instantly changed the face of the toilet tissue market of Kenya after over thirty years of virtual stagnation. It was a clear sign that the incumbent suppliers had forgot the consumer.Tena is a Swahili word that means "again". It was anticipated that once one used a Tena product they would return again and again. "True to its name and expectations those who had used Tena always come back for more”, says the Sales and Marketing Executive, Sugu Anjarwalla. She adds that through research revealed that the consumer market was yeaning for an affordable, white, quality toilet paper - one that the common mwananchi could easily afford especially considering the economic status of the market.In October 2002 a decision was made to relocate the Tena operations to Nairobi, the economic hub of the East & Central African region, production in our Mombasa Road premises near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport began by the end of October." today we employ over 450 persons in our Nairobi site, all involved in distribution & toilet paper operations.

Alice Cosmetics was founded more than 15yrs ago by Alice, a Kenyan based in Germany. She decided to venture into the beauty care concept and went to the School of Beauty in Dusseldorf, Germany. The studies reached its peak at graduation in the beauty line. She later relocated to Stuttgart (Germany) to launch a studio with top hair styling. In 2001 she launched the Alice Cosmetics in Kenya. At that time, nailcare concept was not very well known. Today, with an experienced team in the area of finger nails cosmetics, Alice Cosmetics has made a name in the international scene. In our studio, we carry out various care methods with application of ONLY well-known, trusted products with proven high quality. We further offer the newest trends and products.   We offer the following: Nail Care Nail concept from the American Nails original method by Ileana schell. Strengthening natural nail Tipping Manicure for she & him Hand & foot spa pedicures Nail art Training in Nail design with a recognized certificate Facial Care Green peeling original method developed by Dr. Ch. Schrammek Decorative : alicecosmetic own label Foundation sticks (deferent shades) Two-way foundation (deferent shades) Eye shadows defernt shades Lip sticks Lipgloss Camouflage

Funzi Furniture Factory was established in Kenya in 1991 by Michael J Calnan (CV), an Australian by birth. Having travelled most of Europe and Africa during the seventies he now lives and works on the beach in Tiwi just south of Mombasa. Funzi Furniture factory manufactures traditional African furniture with a unique touch by employing the best craftsmen in Kenya.From four poster beds to stools, the full range. From cushions to curtains, we have it all. Our shop is situated 18 kilometers south of Mombasa on the main road to the Tanzanian border. All products are handmade from local hardwood using local labour without the use of electricity in any form whatsoever. We have been making furniture in this manner since 1991 and have exported to USA, Europe, Australasia and the Middle East. Our speciality is contemporary, rustic, driftwood and traditional African furniture that we make in our own workshops.