Centum Investment Company Ltd is a leading East African investment company with a diversified portfolio across sectors including real estate, private equity, financial services, agribusiness, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
The company is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, at the 5th Floor, International Life House. Over the years, Centum has played a key role in channeling capital to high-growth sectors while offering investors access to structured and diversified opportunities in the region.
USE Listing
Centum Investment Company Ltd was officially listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) on 2 October 2011, becoming one of the first Kenyan firms to cross-list in Uganda. Its securities are traded under ISIN KE0000000265.
The company has issued a total of 665,441,775 shares. As of September 2025, it recorded a market capitalization of UGX 251.7 billion, demonstrating its resilience despite regional economic headwinds.
Regional Impact
Centum is also listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and is widely recognized as a pioneer of cross-border capital market integration in East Africa. Its presence on the USE allows Ugandan investors to participate in one of the region’s most diversified investment vehicles.
The company’s portfolio spans:
- Real Estate: Iconic large-scale housing, mixed-use developments, and land banking.
- Private Equity: Investments in scalable businesses across East Africa.
- Financial Services: Stakes in insurance, banking, and capital markets.
- Agribusiness and FMCG: Food production and consumer-oriented ventures that strengthen regional supply chains.
Contact Information
- Head Office Address: 5th Floor, International Life House, Nairobi, Kenya
- Phone: +254 020 316303
- Fax: +254 020 2223223
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.centum.co.ke
Uganda Securities Exchange Details
- ISIN: KE0000000265
- Listing Date: 2 October 2011
- Shares Issued: 665,441,775
- Market Capitalization (2025): UGX 251,749,932,318