10 Exciting Career Opportunities at Kioo Limited, Dar es Salaam – December 2025

Kioo Limited is the largest and most prominent manufacturer of glass packaging in East and Central Africa. Established in 1963 and headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the company specializes in producing high-quality glass containers—including bottles and jars—for the beverage, food, and pharmaceutical industries. It is wholly owned by African Developments Limited, an associate of the Madhvani Group, a major East African conglomerate with a century-long history in regional business and industry.

The company’s operations are deeply integrated into the local economy, as it sources approximately 99% of its raw materials locally, including sand, limestone, and feldspar. Because of this commitment to domestic resources, Kioo Limited recently won the President’s Manufacturer of the Year Award (2024) in the Mineral Sector. Its massive facility on Saza Road serves over 100 global and local customers across 17 countries, including beverage giants like Coca-Cola and Pepsi, providing them with both returnable and single-trip glass packaging solutions.

In 2024 and 2025, Kioo has embarked on a significant $60 million expansion project funded by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Standard Bank. This investment aims to increase production capacity to close a regional supply gap where nearly 40% of demand is currently met by imports. Beyond just growth, the project focuses on sustainability by increasing the use of recycled glass (cullet) in production, which significantly reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions, cementing Kioo’s role as a leader in eco-friendly manufacturing in Tanzania.

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