Celebrating 200 Years of Karimjee Group: A Historic Staff Gathering

An Evening of Recognition and Reflection

The celebration featured inspiring speeches from key leaders within the Karimjee Group, including:

• Mr. Rishad Karimjee, Group Director of Operations

• Mr. Jatin Pandya, Managing Director, Toyota Tanzania & Executive Member

• Mr. William Kadiva, General Manager, Toyota Tanzania

Their reflections on Karimjee’s 200-year journey underscored our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community impact — values that have propelled us forward through two centuries of business evolution.

Honoring Our People

As part of the celebrations, we recognized outstanding contributions across various business units with awards in multiple categories, including:

• Long-Service Awards – Honoring employees who have dedicated years of service to Karimjee Group.

• Retirement Recognition – Celebrating the careers of retiring employees who have shaped the company’s legacy.

• Excellence Awards – Recognizing top-performing employees across different categories.

A Night of Celebration

Entertainment was a highlight of the evening, with performances by Bongo Flava icon Ali Kiba and a surprise appearance by MwanaFA. To cap off the night, DJ Joozey took over, ensuring that the celebrations carried on in true Karimjee fashion.

One of the most notable features at the venue was a ‘Time Capsule’ exhibit, a visually immersive tunnel showcasing Karimjee Group’s history in Tanzania since 1825. Staff had the opportunity to walk through and engage with the company’s rich legacy, reinforcing the deep roots and impact the organization has had over two centuries.