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Trust & Innovation — East Africa

Global Trade.African Excellence.

GulfCap Trading connects world-class brands to East Africa, builds local manufacturing capacity, and exports Kenya's excellence to the world.

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Core Divisions
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Regional Footprint
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Who We Are

At the Intersection of Global Commerce & Kenyan Industry

GulfCap Trading stands at the intersection of global commerce and Kenyan industrial advancement. Guided by Trust and Innovation, we connect world-class brands to East Africa, build local manufacturing capacity, and export Kenya's excellence worldwide.

As part of GulfCap Africa, we leverage cross-sector expertise spanning Banking, Energy, Hospitality, Education, SEZ and Real Estate to deliver unmatched value.

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Our Vision
To be East Africa's trusted partner for global trade and industrial transformation.
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Integrity
Doing business the right way.
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Growth
Enabling every partner to scale.
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Core Divisions
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Group Sectors
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Focus Areas
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Years Combined Exp.
What We Do

Four Divisions. One Seamless Solution.

We remove supply chain friction — managing sourcing, delivery, production, and financing so you can focus on growing.

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Global Sourcing Division

We Source

Leveraging global partnerships to find exactly what you need at the best price and quality, freeing you to focus on your core business.

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Export Division

We Deliver

Sourcing the finest products from the East African market and navigating global logistics to bring the region's best to the world.

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Manufacturing Division

We Produce

Transforming raw potential into market-ready excellence through state-of-the-art production and deep regional expertise.

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Trade Finance Division

We Fund

Empowering businesses to meet contract obligations by bridging cashflow gaps and providing the capital needed to deliver.

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Key Focus Areas

Where We Create Value

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Construction Materials & Equipment

World-class building materials and heavy equipment for East Africa's infrastructure boom.

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Agro Products

Sourcing, processing and exporting East Africa's finest agricultural produce globally.

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Industrial Inputs & Minerals

Raw materials and industrial inputs fuelling East Africa's manufacturing growth.

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Renewable Energy

Driving the clean energy transition with solar, wind and storage solutions.

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The Group

Part of GulfCap Africa

GulfCap Trading is part of GulfCap Africa — a diversified conglomerate spanning seven key sectors across East Africa, leveraging cross-sector expertise to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

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Power & Energy
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Banking
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Hospitality
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Education
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SEZ
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Real Estate
Leadership

Guided by Experienced Leaders

Hon. Suleiman Shahbal
Founder & Chairman
Hon. Suleiman Shahbal
Founder & Chairman

Distinguished Investment and Commercial Banker with over 25 years of global finance experience. Member of EALA and former Chairman of KenTrade.

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Martin Kariuki
Chief Executive Officer
Martin Kariuki
Chief Executive Officer

Strategic executive with a proven track record in Venture Building and Business Development. Founding Chairperson, Nakuru County Investment Board.

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