Aya Group
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The Aya Group of Companies commonly referred to as the Aya Group, is a business conglomerate in Uganda
with a total asset base in excess of US$250 million, as of October 2011.
With headquarters in Kampala
, Uganda's largest city, the group's business activities extend to the seven Eastern African countries of Burundi
, Democratic Republic of the Congo
, Kenya
, Rwanda
, Tanzania
, Uganda
and Southern Sudan.
The 300-room Kampala Hilton Hotel, under construction by Aya Investments, a subsidiary of the group, sits on Nakasero Hill
, a prestigious location in central Kampala
. The hotel will cost over US$90 million to build and is Hilton Hotels
' largest investment in Africa to-date. It will be Uganda's second 5-star hotel, next to the Kampala Serena Hotel, which was commissioned in 2006. Because the majority of construction materials are sourced locally, the construction of this hotel has contributed enormously to Uganda's economy.
Fifi Transport Limited, another group subsidiary owns a fleet of Mercedes Benz trucks fitted with state-of-the-art global positioning satellite technology, making this fleet one the few to be so technologically equipped in this part of the world.
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
with a total asset base in excess of US$250 million, as of October 2011.
With headquarters in Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Uganda's largest city, the group's business activities extend to the seven Eastern African countries of Burundi
Burundi
Burundi , officially the Republic of Burundi , is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Its capital is Bujumbura...
, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
, Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
, Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
, Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
and Southern Sudan.
Overview
The Aya Group is a fast-growing conglomerate. It is one of the largest corporate employers in Uganda, with over 5,000 people under payroll. The group is involved in the following business lines:- Food ProcessingFood processingFood processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food or to transform food into other forms for consumption by humans or animals either in the home or by the food processing industry...
- Investments
- Transportation
- Real Estate DevelopmentReal estate developmentReal estate development, or Property Development, is a multifaceted business, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of raw land and the sale of improved land or parcels to others...
- HospitalityHospitalityHospitality is the relationship between guest and host, or the act or practice of being hospitable. Specifically, this includes the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers, resorts, membership clubs, conventions, attractions, special events, and other services for travelers...
The 300-room Kampala Hilton Hotel, under construction by Aya Investments, a subsidiary of the group, sits on Nakasero Hill
Nakasero
Nakasero is the hill where the central business district of Kampala is located. Kampala is Uganda's capital and largest city.-Location:Nakasero is bordered by Mulago to the north, Makerere to the northwest, Old Kampala to the west, Namirembe and Mengo to the southwest, Nsambya to the south, Kibuli...
, a prestigious location in central Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
. The hotel will cost over US$90 million to build and is Hilton Hotels
Hilton Hotels
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts founded by Conrad Hilton and now owned by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton hotels are either owned by, managed by, or franchised to independent operators by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Hotels became the first coast-to-coast...
' largest investment in Africa to-date. It will be Uganda's second 5-star hotel, next to the Kampala Serena Hotel, which was commissioned in 2006. Because the majority of construction materials are sourced locally, the construction of this hotel has contributed enormously to Uganda's economy.
Fifi Transport Limited, another group subsidiary owns a fleet of Mercedes Benz trucks fitted with state-of-the-art global positioning satellite technology, making this fleet one the few to be so technologically equipped in this part of the world.
Aya Foundation
The Aya Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that was set up on the urging Mohammed Hamid, the Group Chairman. The foundation assists organizations that cater for needy children. One area that the foundation pays special attention to is the provision of pediatric medications.Subsidiary Companies
The Aya Group includes but is not limited to the following companies:- Aya Bakery Limited - KampalaKampalaKampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, UgandaUgandaUganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by... - Aya Biscuits Limited - Kampala, Uganda
- Aya Foundation Limited - Kampala, Uganda - Non-profit Charity, helping needy children
- Aya Investments Limited - Kampala Uganda - Owners of Kampala Hilton HotelKampala Hilton HotelKampala Hilton Hotel is a hotel, under construction, in Kampala, Uganda's capital city.-Location:The hotel is located on Nakasero Hill Road in Nakasero, Kampala's most prestigious location. The building is being erected on a site that was previously occupied by the state's television stations...
- One of the only two 5-star hotels in Uganda - Aya Mills Limited - Kampala, Uganda
- Fifi Transport Limited - Kampala, Uganda
- Pan Afric Commodities Limited - Kampala, Ugan