East African Medical Vitals Limited, commonly referred to as East African Medical Vitals (EAMV), is a manufacturer of consumable medical supplies in Uganda. It is reported to be the first company in Africa, that manufactures powder-free latex, medical gloves.[1]
Location
The headquarters and main factory of the company are located at Plot 1186 Kyaggwe, Block 113, in Namanve Industrial Park, Mukono City, Mukono District, Central Region, Uganda.[1] The company premised are approximately 19 kilometres (12 mi), east of the center of Kampala, the national capital and largest city in that country.[2] The geographical coordinates of the company premises are: 0°20'01.0"N, 32°42'35.0"E (Latitude:0.333611; Longitude:32.709722).[3]
Overview
EAMV was established by Ugandan entrepreneurs related by blood, Ben Kavuya and Brian Kavuya, at a cost of US$14.5 million. Of that, US$6.3 mullion (43.45 percent) was borrowed from the East African Development Bank (EADB) at an interest rate of 8 percent per annum. The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) was approached for a loan, but the application was denied.[1]
The company products include powder-free latex examination gloves and powder-free sterile surgical gloves. Total annual production is 95 million gloves, as of December 2021. The glove pairs are either hand specific or ambidextrous.[1] The company is also in preparation for the manufacture of male condoms.[4]
As of March 2022, the company employed 200 staff, with the number expected to rise to over 1,000 by 2025, following expansion of the products line and expansion of work shifts.[5]
Ownership
The business is privately owned by members of the families of the original founders.[1]ASIGMA Capital, a Ugandan private equity and investment firm is an equity partner in EAMV.[6] The table below illustrates the shareholding in the company stock.
Shareholding In East African Medical Vitals Limited
