Sasini Avocado EPZ Limited, a subsidiary of Sasini PLC, has put its avocado processing and packaging plant up for sale, offering buyers a ready-to-operate facility at the heart of Kenya’s export corridor.
The plant sits at Sameer Industrial Park on Road C in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, with direct access to Mombasa Road and established export handling and distribution infrastructure. Installed and commissioned in 2021, it remains in commercial condition and available for immediate use.
What the Plant Offers
The facility centres on a four-lane Eshet Eilon avocado packing line capable of processing up to eight tonnes per hour, built for high-volume export operations. Alongside it sits a cold storage unit measuring approximately 13 by 10 by 4 metres, fitted with full refrigeration systems and capacity to hold up to four export containers at once.
Sasini positions the plant as a fit for companies seeking to enter or scale within Kenya’s avocado export value chain.
How the Sale Works
The transaction proceeds on an as-is, where-is basis, structured either as a going concern or an asset acquisition. No warranties or representations accompany the sale.
Prospective bidders must inspect the facility in person before submitting bids. Site visits can be arranged through the procurement office during weekday working hours. Tender documents are available on payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh 5,000.
Completed bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and delivered to Sasini’s registered office in Westlands, Nairobi, or sent by post. The tender closes on 8 May 2026 at 5:00 PM. Late submissions will not be considered. Applicable duties and taxes depend on the mode of purchase, and Sasini reserves the right to accept or reject any bid without providing reasons.
Why Sasini Is Selling
The sale follows a difficult period for the avocado processing unit. The division recorded a loss in the year ended September 30, 2025, weighed down by prolonged shipping times and rising logistics costs after geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea closed key routes and restricted access to European markets.
The broader Sasini PLC group, however, staged a strong recovery over the same period. The company posted a profit after tax of Ksh 188.01 million, reversing a loss of Ksh 562.86 million the previous year. The turnaround drew on an operating profit of Ksh 35.53 million — against a loss of Ksh 374.9 million in 2024 — and Ksh 61.43 million in interest income from investments. Of the total profit, Ksh 177.32 million came from continuing operations and Ksh 10.69 million from discontinued operations.
Who Controls Sasini
As of September 30, 2025, the ten largest shareholders collectively hold 87.04% of Sasini PLC. Legend Investments Limited leads with 41.84%, followed by Yana Towers Limited at 13.25% and East Africa Batteries Limited at 11.02%. Ismail Gulamali holds 7.92%, Tropical Veterinary Services Limited 4.57%, and NIC Custodial Services A/C 077 accounts for 4.35%. The remaining positions belong to Jamal Karim at 2.01%, Joseph Schwartzman at 0.86%, Sameer Naushad Merali at 0.62%, and Chemichemi Alliance International Limited at 0.59%.
