Leadership & governance

Stewardship for enduring businesses.

Strategic oversight and capital allocation sit with the Board and Group leadership, while professional teams manage portfolio companies day to day.

Board oversightStrategy, capital and governance
Financial disciplinePrudent allocation and accountability
Professional managementClear operational responsibility
Long-term stewardshipDecisions measured across generations

Board of directors

Strategic oversight with an ownership mindset.

The Board sets direction, determines capital priorities and maintains the governance standards required to build durable regional businesses.

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Board of directors

Zitto Mwami Ruyagwa Kabwe

Executive Chairman / Director
Strategic direction · Capital allocation · Governance oversight
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Board of directors

Tumaini Rajabu Mbano

Director
Strategic direction · Capital allocation · Governance oversight

Group management

Institutional capability at the centre.

The Group team translates Board priorities into coordinated financial, operational and legal oversight across the portfolio.

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Group management

Munira Ruhwanya

Chief Operating Officer
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Group management

Kelvin Edward Ponera

Chief Financial Officer
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Group management

Hawla Tamim

Head of Legal / Company Secretary

Names and roles reflect the supplied 2026 company profile. Detailed executive biographies will be published after final approval.

Governance model

Clear mandates.
Connected decisions.

Ownership and operations are deliberately separated. The holding company provides direction and discipline; capable management teams remain accountable for execution.

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Board of directors

Sets strategy, governance standards and capital priorities.

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Group management

Coordinates finance, operations, legal oversight and performance.

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Portfolio leadership

Runs businesses day to day and delivers agreed objectives.

Decision principles

The standards behind every decision.

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Clarity of roles

Oversight and operating responsibility remain distinct.

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Accountable capital

Investment decisions are measured against risk, cash flow and durable value.

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Capable leadership

Portfolio companies are entrusted to professional management teams.

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Regional perspective

Decisions reflect connected markets, not isolated opportunities.

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