Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM), a leading manufacturer of roofing and building solutions, marked a significant milestone on Thursday, celebrating 25 years of its iconic DumuZas brand during a partner conference at Enashipai in Naivasha.
While the event honored the legacy of the beloved brand, it was anchored on the theme “Keeping The Promise: Trust & Quality”—a powerful reaffirmation of MRM’s broader corporate mission to lead with integrity and excellence.
The dealer conference and gala dinner brought together MRM’s nationwide network of trade partners, business partners, contractors, and industry stakeholders to reflect on the journey. According to MRM, “Keeping the Promise” is more than a slogan; it is the corporate philosophy that has driven the company’s evolution into a pillar of the Kenyan economy.
Speaking at the event, Albert Sigei, CEO of Mabati Rolling Mills, underscored the deep bond the company shares with its network.
“We do not see you merely as a business partner; we see you as an extension of our own family,” Mr. Sigei said. “This silver jubilee serves as a platform to honor the deep-rooted relationships we have cultivated with those who shelter under our products. Like a family, we understand that true success is built through trust, resilience, and a shared commitment to the future. It is about growing together, weathering seasons of change, and ensuring that what we build today stands strong for the next generation.”
He added, “For 25 years, we have prioritized Trust through consistent partnership and Quality through world-class engineering. Our success is inseparable from the success of the distributors and hardware owners who have championed our standards across the country. These moments remind us of our theme: Partnership for Shared Success, Growth and Continuity.”
Longstanding partner Hashit Chandaria, Managing Director of Chandaria Brothers Ltd, a dealer with over 40 years of collaboration with MRM, shared his admiration for the company’s commitment to providing local steel roofing solutions.
“In this business, your reputation is only as good as the product you sell,” Mr. Chandaria said. “For 40 years, walking alongside MRM has been about more than just moving inventory; it’s been about a partnership built on a handshake that actually means something. It’s a great reminder of a partnership for shared success.”
James Mwangi of Double Kei Building Solutions Ltd echoed the sentiment, highlighting the consistency of the DumuZas brand.
“When MRM talks about Keeping the Promise, I’ve seen it firsthand,” Mr. Mwangi noted. “From the consistent quality of DumuZas that never lets my customers down, to the unwavering trust they’ve shown us as business partners. They didn’t just give us a product to sell; they gave us a foundation to build our own businesses on. Celebrating this milestone feels like celebrating our own success, because MRM has stayed true to their word every step of the way.”
The occasion provided an opportunity for trade partners, contractors, and industry stakeholders to reflect on the brand’s journey, recognize key contributors to its success, and celebrate the impact DumuZas has had on Kenya’s construction sector.
As MRM looks to the future, the company continues to encourage customers to purchase genuine DumuZas roofing sheets from authorized distributors and trusted hardware outlets to ensure they receive authentic products that meet the company’s strict quality standards.
