The Aya Group of Companies, commonly referred to as the Aya Group, is a business conglomerate based in Uganda.
| Industry | Investments, Transportation, Food Processing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kampala, Uganda |
Key people | Mohammed Hamid Group Chairman & Managing Director |
| Products | Wheat, Bread, Flour, Construction, Hotels & Resorts |
| Total assets | US$400+ million (2012) |
Number of employees | 5,000+ (2011) |
Location
editWith headquarters at 62 Bombo Road, Kawempe, in northern Kampala, Uganda's largest city, the group's business activities extend to the countries of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan. Aya Group also maintains subsidiaries in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and in New York City. The company headquarters is located in Kawempe, approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi), by road, north of the central business district of the city.[1] The geographical coordinates of the Aya Group headquarters are 0°22'39.0"N, 32°33'17.0"E (Latitude:0.377500; Longitude:32.554725).[2]
Overview
editAs of June 2014[update], the Aya Group was a fast-growing conglomerate. It is one of the largest corporate employers in Uganda, with over 5,000 people under payroll.[citation needed] With a total asset base in excess of US$400 million, the group is involved in the following business lines, among others: food processing, investments, transportation, real estate development, hospitality, mining, and merchandising.[citation needed]
The 300-room The Pearl of Africa Hotel Kampala, was constructed by Aya Investments, a subsidiary of the group. It sits on Nakasero Hill in central Kampala. The hotel cost over US$150 million to build. It was expected to be Uganda's third 5-star hotel, next to the Kampala Serena Hotel, which was commissioned in 2006, and the Kampala Intercontinental Hotel, currently under construction.[3] Because the majority of construction materials are sourced locally, the construction of this hotel has contributed enormously to Uganda's economy.[4]
Fifi Transport Limited, another group subsidiary, owns a fleet of Mercedes-Benz trucks.
Aya Foundation
editThe 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.[5]
Subsidiary companies
editThe Aya Group includes but is not limited to the following companies:[6]
- Aya Bakery Limited - Kampala, Uganda
- Aya Biscuits Limited - Kampala, Uganda
- Aya Foundation Limited - Kampala, Uganda - non-profit charity, helping needy children[5]
- Aya Investments Limited - Kampala Uganda - Owners of Kampala Hilton Hotel - One of the only three 5-star hotels in Uganda
- Aya Mills Limited - Kampala, Uganda
- Fifi Transport Limited - Kampala, Uganda
- Pan Afric Commodities Limited - Kampala, Uganda[7]
- Aya Mining Limited - Kampala, Uganda
- Aya Mohammed Trade Plc. - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Aya Property Developers Inc. - New York City
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Distance Between Bank of Uganda, Central Kampala, Uganda And Aya Group Headquarters, Kawempe, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ "Location of Aya Group Headquarters" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ Allio, Emmy (14 June 2006). "Nakasero Hill Excites Hotelier". New Vision. Archived from the original on 15 August 2007. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ New Vision (2012). "Uganda to Earn $45 Million Annually From Hilton Hotel". New Vision Mobile. Archived from the original on 2014-06-23. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ a b Business Focus Uganda (28 November 2021). "Aya Group Tycoon's Father, Who Helped Many Needy People Passes On At 95". Businessfocus.co.ug. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Newvision (29 April 2012). "I Juggled Business, Books At Eight Years". New Vision. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ Vision, Reporters (24 July 2005). "Pan-Afric Installs $2 Million Bakery". New Vision. Archived from the original on 23 June 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.