Since inception the company's commercial foundations were built on the efficient and effective regional representation and distribution of products for locally based clients and international principals.

Since then Mitchell Cotts has developed a regional reach and unrivalled financial and operational capability backed by a keen insight into the markets and cultures of the East African region.

Today the Mitchell Cotts Group is one of the leading providers of logistics support services, ship agency services, building material, agricultural and catering equipment.

Adding Value to Clients
Mitchell Cotts Group of companies focuses on building full service partnership with our local clients and principals by committing to common goals and operational standards of performance and direct investment in joint venture partnerships, where appropriate.

Mitchell Cotts' single, clear focus is on the delivery of value added services and has adopted a unique approach to the traditional way of conducting business.

Professional Management
Mitchell Cotts professional managers help define strategic goals with principals and actively manage operational performance, finance and costs to meet these targets. Regular performance analysis and reporting ensure effective control of all the business units, while always seeking to provide innovative solutions to clients.

Customer Service
In Mitchell Cotts, customer service is a very important element in our operational procedures to enable us meet our goals and objectives. Good service is a very subjective notion as what satisfies one person might leave another person dissatisfied.

It is for this reason that we at Mitchell Cotts, endeavour to understand your business, relate to your aspirations and offer personalised services to the best of our ability.

Our working procedures therefore encompass all the aspects of sustaning general customer satisfaction. These are aspects such as job craft whereby the staff have the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the basic offering, the ability to communicate with, relate to and be sensitive to the needs of customers and all around them. Communication, team work and continuous learning are also aspects that are emphasized in our operational procedures.

Information Technology
In Mitchell Cotts we are committed to ensure the development and management of emerging technologies at a sustained pace.
Our Mission
is to continuously create more value and wealth for shareholders, staff and stakeholders by continuously sourcing for quality business, providing effective cargo logistics and by applying appropriate solutions to customer needs.
Our Vision
is to become a regional leader in cargo logistics and to be your preferred partner in our business.
Our Values
  • We will maintain and promoate the highest standard of integrity, ethics and professional conduct in all our dealings.
  • We will maintain loyalty to our employer while pursuing our objectives in ways that are consistent with public interest and that are fair to our esteemed customers.
  • We will continuously recognise our human capital resources and progressively train, motivate and reward at all times.
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Mitchell Cotts Kenya Limited is one of the most recognized and respected names in the shipping, freight forwarding, warehousing and transport business. Mitchell Cotts Kenya Limited came to Kenya in 1926 when the company was set up to undertake supply of coalbunkers to ships.

At the time steamships used coal as fuel. The operations of the company were later expanded to include ships agency, freight forwarding, trading activities and the corporate headquarters of the company. Mitchell Cotts in East Africa has a heritage spanning more than 90 years.

For a long time Mitchell Cotts Kenya was a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitchell Cotts PLC UK comprising of a group of companies operating in countries all over the world such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Hong Kong amongst others.

Recent changes have been seen in the UK parent company being bought out by other companies and some parts of the group becoming localised.

Mitchell Cotts Group is 100% owned by First Chartered Securities Limited. The company is registered and organized in accordance to the corporate laws of the Republic of Kenya. The group has four major subsidiaires. These are:

Mitchell Cotts Kenya Limited
Manages all properties of the group including all leases and rentals. It is the group's holding company and corporate head office

Mitchell Cotts Freight Limited
The logistics services division of the group dealing in freight forwarding, warehousing, collateral management, airfreight, shipping, Container Freight Station (CFS) and multi-modal transport.

G. North and Sons Limited
A commodity trading company dealing in engineering, sales and maintanence of industrial agriculture, catering, laundry equipment and irrigation systems.

Manson Hart Limited
Dealing in production and sale of building and construction material, including roofing and floor tiles.

Mitchell Cotts Shipping
The group's ship agency division under Mitchell Cotts Freight offers ship's husbanding and protective ship agency services to chartered vessels.

Together these companies offer a unique combination of nearly 90 years local experience and reputation as market leaders in their respective areas of operations.
Daniel Tanui, Managing Director
He has previously worked with Signon Freight Limited as Divisional Manager before joining Mitchell Cotts Freight Limited in 1995.

Daniel Tanui has over sixteen years practical experience in regional logistics and dynamics within the freight forwarding, consolidation, Transport and warehousing industry.

He has thorough knowledge of the East African trading, transport and storage patterns with vast business contacts within the region.
Daniel has previously worked with Siginon Freight Limited as Divisional Manager before joining Mitchell Cotts Freight Limited in 1995.

Daniel Tanui has over sixteen years practical experience in regional logistics and dynamics within the freight forwarding, consolidation, Transport and warehousing industry.

He has thorough knowledge of the East African trading, transport and storage patterns with vast business contacts within the region.

A fully-qualified Certified Public Accountant, Daniel Tanui is based at the head office in Mombasa and overseas all the operations and business growth of Mitchell Cotts Limited within the region.

Mr. Tanui holds a Masters in Business Administration Degree from Masstricht University


Clement Mwabingu, Clearing & Forwarding, Shipping Manager
Previously worked with Leslie & Anderson East Africa Limited in the Shipping department from 1978 to 1983, Kenya Vanlines Limited as Branch Manager, Mombasa, in charge of freight and transport.

He joined Siginon Freight Limited as Shipping Manager in 1988 and thereafter as Divisional Manager, clearing and Forwarding. Clement left Siginon Freight Limited and joined Mitchell Cotts in 2005.

He has 25 years of practical knowledge and experience in Warehousing business, customs and port operations.
Clement previously worked with Leslie & Anderson East Africa Limited in the Shipping department from 1978 to 1983. He later moved to Kenya Vanlines Limited as branch Manager Mombasa in charge of freight and Transport.

He joined Siginon Freight Limited as Shipping Manager in 1988 and thereafter as Divisional Manager, clearing and Forwarding. Clement left Siginon Freight Limited and joined Mitchell Cotts in 2005.

He has 25 years of practical knowledge and experience in Warehousing business, customs and port operations.

Clement holds a diploma in Clearing & forwarding and warehousing from Bandari college.


Mark Mbua, Finance Manager
He has previously worked in the agricultural and manufacturing sector with Kakuzi Limited and Hoechst East Africa Limited before joining Mitchell Cotts Freight in 1995.

A fully qualified Certified Public Accountant Mark Mbua has vast experience in Freight Industry and has been instrumental in the implementation of the company’s expansion programmes.
Mark previously worked in the agricultural and manufacturing sector with Kakuzi Limited and Hoechst East Africa Limited before joining Mitchell Cotts Freight Limited in 1995.

A fully qualified Certified Public Accountant Mark Mbua has vast experience in Freight Industry and has been instrumental in the implementation of the company’s expansion programmes.


Jeremiah Kiilu, Warehouse Manager
Jeremiah joined the warehouse department of Mitchell Cotts Freights in 1997. He has vast experience in warehousing procedures and systems gained from practical documentation, and handling of various commodities, vehicles and project cargo.

Kiilu has over ten years practical experience I freight forwarding industry and holds a diploma in Clearing, warehousing and practical freight forwarding from Bandari College.

Jeremiah Kiilu joined the warehouse department of Mitchell Cotts Freight in 1997. He has vast experience in warehousing procedures and systems gained from practical documentation, and handling of various commodities, vehicles and project cargo.

Kiilu has over ten years practical experience I freight forwarding industry and holds a diploma in Clearing, warehousing and practical freight forwarding from Bandari College.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human resources from Kenyatta University
Edwin Gitonga, Business Development Manager
He has previously worked at Inchcape Shipping Services as Ship Services Manager before joining Mitchell Cotts Shipping in December 1999.
Previously the Ship Services Manager at Inchcape Shipping Services before joining Mitchell Cotts Shipping in December 1999, Edwin Gitonga has over fourteen years practical shipping operations experience and commercial management in the logistics industry.

Edwin has substantial experience in commercial activities of a shipping agent that includes, marketing of container lines services and breakbulk tonnage.

Edwin holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Ship broking from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers U.K.


Muthamia Mugambi, Airfreight Manager
Muthamia joined Mitchell Cotts Freight in 1992 and is based at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Freight terminal in charge of the airfreight department.
Muthamia joined Mitchell Cotts Freight Limited in 1992 and is based at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Freight terminal in charge of the airfreight department.

Mr. Muthamia is a specialist in airfreight cargo and has attended various operations courses in the airline industry. He has been involved in the set up of the company’s commercial base for over fifteen years.

Mr. Muthamia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree on Economics from Moi University

Angela Kuria, Sales & Marketing Manager
Angela joined Mitchell Freight Kenya in November 2006. She has over eight years, sales and marketing experience, six of which have been in the freight industry. She previously worked at Express Kenya Limited and Siginon Freight.
Angela joined Mitchell Cotts Freight Kenya Limited in November 2006. She has over eight years, sales and marketing experience, six of which have been in the freight industry.

She previously worked at Express Kenya Limited and Siginon Freight Limited.

Angela holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) degree from Kenyatta University and an MBA specializing in Marketing from the University of Nairobi.


Wilfred Oluga, Marketing & Quality Control Manager
Wilfred joined Mitchell Cotts in 2004 and has over 10 years experience in clearing and forwarding, and has worked in various capacities in different organisations within the industry.
Mr. Oluga joined Mitchell Cotts in 2004 and has over 10 years experience in clearing and forwarding and has worked in various capacities in different organizations within the industry.

He is currently based at Mitchell Cotts head office in Mombasa where he serves a dual function as the Quality Control Manager in charge of the ISO 9001: 2000 System and Marketing Manager.

He holds a BA and a Masters Degree in Sociology
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