Karimjee Group in Tanzania
Over a century of business experience.
Who We Are
The Karimjee Group, founded in 1825 by Jivanjee Budhabhoy, is one of East Africa’s leading family-run enterprises. A trusted name everywhere it operates, the Group manages successful businesses across seven clusters and has long-term partnerships with world- leading brands including Toyota, Yamaha, Hero, and Rolls-Royce Generators.
In 2024, Karimjee Group became an authorised distributor in Tanzania of SKF, a global leader in bearing manufacturing and service.
SKF (Svenska Kullagerfabriken) is a global leader in the manufacturing and service of bearings. Karimjee Value chain is the authorised distributor of SKF in Tanzania. Karimjee Value chain is a sub segment of the Karimjee Group.
Our Purpose
Our Values
We believe in honesty, integrity and trust. We are trusted because we act with honesty and integrity in every interaction.
We are a force for good. We care about the well-being of our partners, our people, our communities, and our planet.
We get things done. We face challenges with professionalism, discipline, agility, and a solution-focused mindset.
We are resilient. Even when faced with what seems impossible, we stay the course.
We continuously improve. We believe quality is only achieved through being a little bit better today than we were yesterday.
We constantly look towards new horizons. We believe in the power of entrepreneurship to not only sustain but lead the market.
Our Story
1. 1818, Zanzibar: The Karimjee family has a long and established history in East Africa stretching back to 1818 when the family arrived as traders from the area of Cutch, in India, to the island of Zanzibar.
2. Respected History: What was once a small trading business conducted painstakingly on annual dhow voyages plying between India and East Africa, has blossomed into a highly respected group.
3. Auto Growth: Socialism and the weak Tanzanian economy between the 1960’s and 1990’s resulted in the loss of all but the automobile business, which has become the cornerstone of a new phase of growth and diversification.
4. 200 Years: In 2025 the Karimjee Group celebrates it’s 200th anniversary. Founded on values which remain relevant to this day.
Our Story
Our business comes from a family. A family guided by values. These values are as relevant today as they were when we founded our business in 1825.
They remain at the core of our brand. They summarise our promise to our employees, customers and partners. In living these values we believe we show people not only how we do things, but also who we are.
1. We believe in honesty, integrity and trust. We are trusted because we act with honesty and integrity in every interaction.
2. We are a force for good. We care about the well-being of our partners, our people, our communities and our planet.
3. We continuously improve. We believe quality is only achieved through being a little bit better today than we were yesterday.
4. We are resourceful. We face challenges with innovation, agility and a solution-focused mindset.
5. We are resilient. Even when faced with what seems impossible, we stay the course.
History and Trust
Knowledge and Expertise
