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The KenolKobil Group is Africa’s fastest growing indigenous oil marketing conglomerate with an expansive investment portfolio spanning the entire Eastern, Central and Southern parts of the African continent. The Group consists of subsidiaries in eight African countries outside Kenya (Head Office) including; Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Ethiopia and Burundi. As a growing pan African oil marketing company, we have perfected our business in the downstream sourcing and marketing of petroleum. We trade in both crude and refined petroleum products which include motor fuels, industrial oils, LPG, aviation fuels, lubricants and various other specialist oils. We are a top importer and have been expanding our range products. KENOLKOBIL KenolKobil Limited has grown tremendously to become one of Africa’s leading corporate brands. Our unique business model has seen the Company rapidly expand into new markets to its current status as a cited African business success story. We owe our success over the years to the support of the African people who continue to support the Company enabling us to grow our business tremendously. We are a Company renown for our innovative ways particularly in coming up with ways to meet the various needs of our customers. We are the only oil marketing company in East, Central and Southern Africa regions with an African Trading Desk. The Trading Desk  is involved in large scale procurement and selling of Petroleum products including Crude Oil, Petroleum Solvents, White Oils, LPG and Lubricants to Government bodies, large industrial establishments and refineries in Africa and other far off markets.   LUBRICANTS We Blend and Market K-Lube and Castrol Lubricant Brands in Kenya We are one of the leading marketers of motor, industrial as well as specialist lubricants and greases throughout the Eastern Africa region.   We sell the K-Lube brand of lubricants which are formulated and blended locally using the most advanced technology as well as high quality base oil and additives. We are also the exclusive and sole distributor of the globally acclaimed Castrol Lubricants in Kenya. Castrol brand is renowned for quality, innovation and high performance.We now offer the full range of Castrol Products covering Engine Oils for Cars, Motorbikes and Commercial Vehicles.   With the two brands we are able to meet all our customers’ quality demands, including those in the high-end market segment and also meeting the requirements of the various market needs covering among others: Automotive, Industrial, Mining and Marine lubricants as well as Greases and other specialty products. Our products are packed in different container sizes ranging from bulk, drums of 210 and 20 liters as well as small packs of 5, 4, 1, ½ and ¼ liter.   Our steady market growth has been aided over the years by the timely supply of these quality products to the market as well as the frequent technical services that we offer to our customers. FUEL BUSINESS Our Fuels Business Segment is Broadly Divided into Retail, Commercial and Aviation Business Lines Our core business as an oil marketing company is the marketing and selling of motor and industrial fuels. In this regard therefore, fuels business is the most elaborate of all our other operations. The fuels business segment is broadly divided into Retail, Commercial and Aviation business lines. The Commercial Business line is in charge of supplying medium to large scale fuel clients with both motor and industrial fuels. We have cultivated large commercial customer base over the years and are by far the most preferred commercial supplier of fuels in Kenya. In addition to the Motor Fuels we sell within the Retail segment, we supply: Fuel Oil Bitumen Industrial Diesel Oil and other specialist industrial fuels.   In Kenya, we supply a cross section of key commercial and industrial establishments including Power Generating Companies, Manufacturing Firms, Road Construction Companies, Transport Companies, Major Hospitality industry players among a host of other companies. Our quality product has seen us retain significant market share in this segment and is testament to our focus on value for money and timely delivery of on-spec products.  

Crater Automobiles (Nbi) Ltd. is an established Kenyan automotive replacement parts stockist, commercial fleet maintenance contractor, and vehicle service supplier operating in Nakuru and Nairobi. The company supplies regional transport saccos, agricultural agribusiness fleets, and independent mechanical garages across Kenya with certified spare parts for Japanese and European motor vehicles.Key product divisions include:Steering & Suspension: Heavy-duty tie rod ends, steering rack ends, ball joints, suspension control arms, and polyurethane stabilizer bushings.Braking Components: Low-metallic front disc brake pads, rear brake shoes, vented brake disc rotors, and hydraulic brake master cylinders.Engine Ancillaries: High-efficiency engine water pumps, thermostat valves, alternator poly-V belts, and engine timing belt kits.Service Consumables: Multi-grade spin-on oil filters, heavy-duty air cleaner elements, platinum spark plugs, and cabin micro-filters.Crater Automobiles (Nbi) Ltd. provides accurate catalog parts matching, dependable inventory reserves, and prompt dispatch across the Rift Valley and Nairobi.

Auto Selection (Kenya) Ltd is a prominent Kenyan distributor of automotive replacement parts, maintenance consumables, and vehicle accessories based in Nairobi. The company supplies automotive service stations, fleet operators, and retail auto parts outlets throughout East Africa with certified maintenance products.Key product offerings include:Service Maintenance Kits: Spin-on engine oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, platinum spark plugs, and cabin micro-filters.Brake & Chassis Parts: Semi-metallic front brake pads, brake shoes, suspension stabilizer links, and steering tie rod ends.Automotive Lubricants & Chemicals: High-performance synthetic motor oils (0W-20, 5W-30, 15W-40), gear oils, power steering fluids, and cooling system flushes.Vehicle Accessories: Wiper blades, halogen headlight bulbs, floor mats, and automotive emergency safety kits.Auto Selection (Kenya) Ltd emphasizes rapid order processing, competitive wholesale pricing, and verified product authenticity for all vehicle makes.

Kartasi Industries owns and operates from a complex of offices and godowns on a 5-acre plot on Enterprise Road in Nairobi’s busy Industrial Area with adequate room for expansion.   Incorporated in 1972, the then small stationery manufacturing unit making only exercise books today produces under the Kartasi Brand a comprehensive range of products.   Among the products manufactured are account books, counter books and ledgers, analysis books, duplicate and triplicate books, computer stationery, loose leaf pads, note books and writing pads, graph pads and sketching pads, and other paper products.   In 1976 it acquired Afri International Limited, a company converting self-adhesive tape.   A cellulose tape manufacturing plant, the first of its kind in East Africa, was purchased in 1979 which also makes packaging and other special tapes and duplicating stencils, Self-adhesive tapes and self adhesive labels under the Afri brand and Pegusus duplicating stencil.   The self-adhesive tapes, self-adhesive labels, computer stationery and certain other stationery can also be printed as per the customer’s requirements, and have wide application in packaging and marketing Kenya’s industrial and agricultural products including flowers and horticultural products for export.   More recently it took over the only manufacturing plant in Kenya for stapling pins, and manufactures K-Brand industrial staples for which TBC is the sole distributor.   Other office and industrial products manufactured/converted are rubber bands, paper tubes/cores etc. A cheaper range of Africa-brand products was recently introduced into the market. 

Nedlex Polymers (K) Ltd is an innovative Kenyan manufacturer and supplier of polymer-based building materials, PVC profiles, and industrial polymer components based in Nairobi. Catering to window fabricators, building contractors, and infrastructure developers across East Africa, Nedlex provides high-durability polymer solutions.Key product divisions include:uPVC Window & Door Profiles: Multi-chambered UV-stabilized uPVC profiles engineered for high thermal insulation, sound dampening, and weather resistance in tropical climates.Polymer Building Sheets: Polycarbonate roofing sheets, PVC corrugated panels, and acrylic display panels for skylights and canopies.Extruded Construction Profiles: PVC tile trims, expansion joint covers, waterstop profiles, and skirting boards.Nedlex Polymers (K) Ltd utilizes modern extrusion technology and virgin polymer resins to ensure superior UV stability and long-lasting mechanical strength.