Our history since 1984

For over 38 years, we have grown and shaped Janus Continental Group

For over 38 years, we’ve been striving to drive a more sustainable future across Africa. Helping everyone advance in their pursuit of a better, fuller life. It’s progress with passion. Progress with impact.

1984

Green Corner Restaurant

Established in 1984, Green Corner was one of the first restaurants that introduced Kenyan and African fare as mainstream cuisine offering quality and highly acclaimed local dishes to the local and international communities.

1988

Twigs Restaurant & Cactus Bar

Established in 1988, the Twigs Restaurant and Cactus Bar served continental cuisine. It was famous for its samosas and great pastries, African buffets and Ngoma nights.

Dalbit, Oil Marketer Petroleum, East Africa, Central Africa and Southern Africa

2002

Dalbit

Established in 2002, Dalbit is an oil marketer that supplies and distributes petroleum products and services across East AFrica , Central Africa and Southern Africa.

BSL Infrastructure, EPC, Engineering, Procurement and construction

2007

BSL Infrastructure

Established in 2007, BSL Infrastructure is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Company.

GL Africa Energy, GLAE, INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCTION, IPP

2013

GL Africa Energy

Established in 2013, GL Africa Energy 'GLAE' is company that invests in energy solutions in the Great Lakes and Southern Africa regions, with Independent Power Production (IPP) projects.

Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, MOUNTAIN BONGO, mount kenya wildlife conservancy

2014

Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Acquired in 2014, the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy focuses on three pillars namely, the rehabilitation of critically endangered Mountain Bongo, rescue of injured or orphaned animals and conservation education.

MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB, MOUNT KENYA

2015

Mount Kenya Safari Club

The Mount Kenya Safari Club is a 5 star luxury hotel within the conservancy grounds, at the foothills of magestic Mount Kenya.

2016

The Hub Karen

The Hub Karen is the first-open air mall in the region integrating green energy. Offering so much more than a shopping mall with open spaces, adventurous experiences and a man-made lake for recreational activities.

JANUS CONTINENTAL GROUP

2017

Janus Continental Group (“JCG”)

In 2017, we began consolidating all our market-leading companies in the Energy, Hospitality and Real Estate sectors under one corporate structure to form Janus Continental Group.

Our impact

We believe that our investment in people and communities serves as a catalyst in unlocking the great potential of Africa.