Malbros (operating as Mjengo Limited) is a leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company based in East Africa, with its headquarters located in Thika, Kenya. Originally established in 1991 as a trading and hardware business, the company has transformed into a major FMCG producer.
The company operates multiple well-known brands: Daawat offers rice, pasta, and spaghetti; NuVita produces biscuits, cookies, cakes, and wafers; Rico provides condiments and complementary foods like jams, ketchup, olive oil, tomato paste, and sweetcorn; and 224 is another consumer brand.
Malbros emphasizes quality, using fine ingredients and thorough processing to preserve nutritional content. The company demonstrates strong corporate social responsibility, with initiatives including environmental sustainability (reducing carbon footprint by 30% through partial solar energy conversion since 2020 and planting over 0 trees), workforce diversity (58% female employees), and community engagement.
Their core values focus on innovation, commitment to quality, and social responsibility across stakeholders including consumers, employees, and communities. The company is FSSC certified, indicating adherence to food safety standards.