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Ultra Modern Operations

Our group’s origins can be traced back to general merchants and deep sea trading off East Africa’s coast in the 1800s.

Today, we are a modern world-class provider of port handling and logistics services, working with local millers, manufacturers and global trading houses to grow East Africa’s economy.

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We are a highly driven organization with leadership that is keen on utilising technology and innovation to create economically sustainable solutions for our customers, therefore directly leading to savings in the logistics supply chain while achieving the highest level of performance for their needs.

Our Team

With over 1,000 people employed across our East African hubs, our diverse team of professionals steers our world-class operations through seaport, rail, land and warehousing logistics, ensuring our operations remain optimised for cargo integrity, speed and cost-efficiency.

Leadership

Mujtaba Jaffer

CEO

Mujtaba Jaffer

Mujtaba’s leadership as CEO from 2009 saw the group expand its operations from a single location grain handling and storage terminal to quadrupling capacity and diversifying product lines to include fertilizer, edible oil and clinker. He also started the logistics business and pioneered bulk logistics using the SGR rail infrastructure.

Solomon Ondego

Deputy CEO

Solomon Ondego

Solomon is a skilled project manager with 15+ years’ experience in port logistics, bulk industries and gas. He has overseen key expansion projects worth $400m+ in East Africa, and is responsible for business strategy, operations management, and key partnerships. Solomon holds a Bachelors Engineering degree in Mechatronics and has completed professional training programs.

Jon Stokes

CFO

Jon Stokes

Jon has been with the Company since inception. He is a graduate of Oxford University and also holds non-executive directorships in numerous other related companies. He is a member of ICAEW in the UK and ICPAK in Kenya, and joined the group after working in the UK for Coopers & Deloitte and the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company.

Jared Locklear

COO

Jared Locklear

Jared is a graduate from Texas A&M University with a degree in maritime administration. His educational background enabled him to understand the framework and interconnectivity for both business and the maritime industry’s contribution to a country’s overall economy. His experience spans North America, Africa and the Middle East in variety of Port, Terminal, Infrastructure and Logistics Businesses.

Roger Mattar

CCO

Roger Mattar

Roger is an seasoned logistics manager with over 20 years of experience across various industries. He has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and his role focuses on maximizing efficiency and ensuring competitive transportation costs for bulk commodities. He has worked across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East for international organizations.

Zainab Bachoo

CLO

Zainab Bachoo

Zainab Bachoo leads the legal function at Bulkstream. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, she brings extensive experience in corporate law, banking and finance, real estate, and corporate governance. She serves as principal legal counsel to the executive team and Board of Directors, playing an integral role in the company's strategic decision-making, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Bulkstream, she was a senior associate at Anjarwalla & Khanna, LLP.

Wilfred Waithaka

CTO

Wilfred Waithaka

Wilfred is a registered engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya and a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Communications Engineering and a Master’s in Electronics Product Engineering. He has worked for various companies, including Wananchi Group and Liquid Telecom Kenya Ltd.

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