Integrity · Innovative · Value for Money Magharibi Place, off Lang'ata Road, Nairobi 0732 942 410 marpololtd@gmail.com
Regional consultancy · Nairobi, Kenya

Market strategies, executed on the ground.

Marpolo Limited helps brands win at the point of sale across East and Sub-Saharan Africa — from route to market, retail visibility and product launches to market research, field teams, finance and environmental services.

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  • Integrity
  • Innovative
  • Value for money
Marpolo team running a Coca-Cola roadshow activation in Nairobi
6countries of regional presence
Route to marketFrom outlet to shelf

Trusted by leading brands

Coca-ColaNestléP&GMars WrigleyRana FoodsAvalonMaru MillersSpisa KenyaLabenz Motors
Marpolo promoters running an in-store brand activation booth
Nairobi HQServing EA & Sub-Saharan Africa
About us

A regional partner for growth that shows on the shelf

Marpolo Limited is a regional consultancy specialising in finance and reporting, environment, research, business strategy development and execution excellence, marketing, product development and route to market.

We support our clients to achieve their desired market strategies in:

  • Market research
  • Environment
  • Strategy development & execution excellence
  • Route to market & stock liquidation
  • Demand activation
  • PR & special events
  • Manpower outsourcing
  • Finance and reporting
6Countries with a regional base
8Specialist service areas
6+Multinational brands served
9Countries led by our MD at Mars Wrigley

Vision

To be the leading market and product development consultancy company, embracing relationships and the best technology.

Mission

To team up with our partners to be the supplier of choice — building long-term partnerships and networks that deliver outstanding service and customer satisfaction in East Africa and the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

Values

  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Relationship
  • Reliability
  • Quality
  • Execution
  • Teamwork
Our services

Everything it takes to win in market

From the first outlet recruited to the final audit report, our teams plan, execute and measure — so your brand is available, visible and chosen.

Fully stocked baby-care shelves in a supermarket

Availability

  • Outlet recruitment
  • Target market identification
  • Stock refilling
  • Full SKU range availability
Branded in-store display zone with coolers and product stacks

Visibility

  • Display unit installation
  • Checkout positioning
  • POP application
  • Display unit cleanliness
  • Product SKU planogram
Brand ambassador detailing a product to a customer at a retail outlet

Product launches

  • Product sampling
  • Route mapping and targeting
  • Launch into target outlets
  • Activations
  • Product detailing
  • Target group discussions
Marpolo field team in branded uniforms

Manpower outsourcing

  • Field team recruitment
  • Personnel placement
  • Field team training
  • Qualifications and job descriptions

Market research

  • Analytical research
  • Informative research
  • Sampling and feedback
  • Case studies
  • Correlational studies
  • Policy research
  • Compliance and legal environment

Financial services

  • Accounting services
  • Financial reporting & budgeting
  • Internal audit services
  • Taxation services
  • Business finance advisory

Environment

Led by our EIA/EA lead expert.

  • Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
  • Strategic Environmental Assessment
  • Environmental audits
  • Risk assessment
  • Occupational Health & Safety audits
  • Resettlement Action Plans
  • Feasibility and baseline studies
  • Impact, mid-term and end-term evaluations
  • Work environment surveys

Activation & events

  • Demand activation campaigns
  • PR and special events
  • Brand roadshows
  • Sales activations
  • Stock liquidation drives
Management consultants Branding National food security agents School programmes
How we work

Strategy you can see in the outlet

  1. Research & insight

    We identify target markets, outlets and consumer groups through research, sampling and feedback.

  2. Plan the route

    Route mapping, outlet targeting and planograms turn strategy into a clear execution plan.

  3. Execute in market

    Trained field teams deliver availability, visibility, launches and activations on the ground.

  4. Measure & report

    Audits, evaluations and financial reporting show what worked — and what to do next.

Regional presence

On the ground in six countries

Headquartered in Nairobi, with partner bases across East and Central Africa.

KE

Kenya

Nairobi — Magharibi Place, off T-Mall

ET

Ethiopia

Based in Petram PLC

TZ

Tanzania

Redax PLC — Dar es Salaam & Arusha

UG

Uganda

Bentuex PLC — Chikubo market

RW

Rwanda

Kigali

CD

DR Congo

Kinshasa

Companies we have worked for

Coca-ColaKenya & Ethiopia
Nestlé FoodsKenya, Uganda & Tanzania
P&GEthiopia
Rana FoodsEthiopia
Wrigley EA LtdKenya, Ethiopia, Uganda & Tanzania
AvalonRwanda

Other references: Mars Wrigley EA Ltd, Maru Millers Ltd, Spisa Kenya Ltd, Labenz Motors Ltd and secondary schools.

Our work

Activations, visibility and launches in action

Coca-Cola roadshow truck activation with red carpet and branded stage
Coca-ColaRoadshow activation & consumer engagement
Coca-Cola branded in-store experience zone
Coca-ColaIn-store branded zone
Product detailing at a neighbourhood shop
Product launchOutlet detailing & sampling
Pampers baby-care shelf with full range availability
P&GShelf availability
Coca-Cola branded bus
Coca-ColaMobile branding
Supermarket aisle with baby-care products
P&GPlanogram & visibility
Secondary school students celebrating during the P&G school programme
Community impact

P&G School Programme

We also cover schools, distributing appropriate products to students — reaching young consumers responsibly through structured school programmes across secondary schools.

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Leadership

Directors with multinational experience

KR

Mr Kennedy Rabut

Managing Director

Immediate former Regional Sub-Sahara Sales & Commercial Lead at Mars Wrigley, in charge of 9 countries. BCom (UoN).

AO

Mr Abisaya Orwa, CPA(K)

Finance & Operations Director

Former Financial Controller at Tetra Pak Ltd. BCom (UoN).

PO

Mr Paul Nicholas Otieno

Environmental Safeguards

EIA/EA Lead Expert. BSc Environmental Science, Egerton University.

IA

Ms Idah Achieng

Logistics

Technical University of Kenya.

JN

Mr Jay Njoroge

Legal Affairs

Advocate.

Ready to grow your brand in East Africa?

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