This was a great turning point in its adventure of growth and diversification as Sasini PLC is indisputably one of the oldest firms in Kenya to be listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. In the true spirit of an adventurous pioneer, Sasini PLC realised that Agricultural risks are best managed through product diversification. It was in this spirit that Sasini PLC entered the Tea sub-sector by acquiring a significant stake in its first Tea operation known as Kipkebe Ltd in the western side of the great Rift Valley region of Kenya in 1964.
Mr. Silas Juma Njibwakale
Mr. Silas Juma Njibwakale holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Human Resource Management from Kenya Institute of Management (KIM). He is a full member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM). He also holds a certificate in leadership from the leadership trust college south Wales England.
He has vast experience of over 26 years in managing tea estates and factories in Kenya.
He has a wealth of knowledge in tea husbandry and has been instrumental in improving efficiencies and effectiveness within the tea industry in Kenya with a view to ensuring tea business remains sustainable with emphasis on value addition.
Prior to joining Sasini PLC, he held a number of senior management positions in various organizations which include The Sotik Tea Company Ltd, Sotik Highlands Tea Estate Ltd, Arroket Estate (Arroket & Kaptembwa) & Arroket Factory.
He has previously served as a member of the Board of Directors – Tea Board of Kenya and a Chairman of the Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA) – Sotik Branch.
Mr. Njibwakale was appointed as Managing Director – Kipkebe Limited (a wholly
owned subsidiary of Sasini PLC) on 1st April 2019.
