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Dear reader,

Welcome to TUSKYS NEWS and get up-close and candid with

Tuskys, your favourite shopping store! The year is still fresh and like every other year, you are probably struggling to stick to your resolutions… your goals for 2016. Well, we at Tuskys have vowed to stay true to our unmatched customer service in our quest to make you smile more throughout the year.

We are also going extra miles and setting the pace in the retail sector by discovering our own paths and realizing the industry’s untapped potential. We remain the pacesetter with innovation and fresh retail concepts.

In this first issue, devour into our fresh well-thought out Tuskys 2.0 strategy and get up-close with Tuskys CEO Dan Githua as he disects the new strategy and how it will shape the future of the Tuskys.

Also, get a chance to meet the fresh and pool of professional talent with different areas of expertise ready to take Tuskys to the next level.

And by the way, did you know that your favourite one-stop-shop Tuskys is not about profits only? Well, read about how Tuskys is touching and changing lives through the recently launched internship programme, the SME forum dubbed Biashara Club, Wareng Marathon among a host of other initiatives geared towards making the society better, through the Joram Kamau Tuskys Foundation.

Get this and much more in this first issue of Tuskys News! Leave your comments and feedback at tuskys.news@tuskys.com.

Enjoy the read.

Joanne Wanjala,Corporate Communications Manager.

WELCOME NOTE

FROM THE EDITOR

EDITORJoanne Wanjala

EDITORIAL TEAMEric Wambua - BM, ChaniaNyaga Wagacha - BM, ShiloahStephene Malua - Executive AnalystJoanne Wanjala

GUEST CONTRIBUTORSEvans OngwaeAmina MbuthiaEric Wambua

PHOTOGRAPHYSalaton NjauKush Kurian

MARKETINGSpencer OkachYvonne NdungeGeorge Gitari

TUSKYS BOARD CHAIRMAN Dr. John Kago Kamau

TUSKYS CEODan Githua

DIRECTORSStephen Mukuha KamauSammy Gatei KamauYusuf Mugweru KamauGeorge Gachwe KamauMary NjokiMonica Njeri (Deceased)

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FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S TILL

TUSKYS ON THE RIGHT PATH IN SHAPING THE

RETAIL SECTOR

Tuskys Family has

become more vibrant and

maintained a steady growth

pattern in the recent past.

We have invested heavily

in grand growth and

expansion plans and so far,

we are unstoppable.

TUSKYS BOARD CHAIRMAN DR. JOHN KAGO KAMAU

Tusker Mattresses has been in operation as a retailer for the last 25 years in Kenya and the region. We have so far enjoyed support from communities and stakeholders across the divide. Therefore it gives me great joy and satisfaction to have this newsletter as a strategic

way of creating a conversation with our key stakeholders.

We at Tuskys have taken new strategic directions to make your shopping better and convenient.

This marks yet another milestone for us in our deliberate efforts not only to become a successful brand on every street and corner, but also to touch lives in the process.

Tuskys Family has become more vibrant and maintained a steady growth pattern in the recent past. We have invested heavily in grand growth and expansion plans and so far, we are on the right path.

We have had a beehive of activities in the recent past just to make your shopping more accessible, affordable and convenient. We recently launched Tuskys Milele in Ngong town in

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health. We for instance do not stock alcohol or cigarettes in our shops because we know that alcoholism is currently one of the greatest huddles that the country is facing. Many of our youths have become unproductive or incapacitated because of alcohol. We do not want to waste our future generations. We want to guard what is ours with great honour. This is part of our commitments as Tuskys and in line with the wishes of the Founder the Late Joram Kamau.

I would like to sincerely thank all our partners for walking with us and bringing Tuskys to these new heights. As we leap into a new phase, I on behalf of the Board and management of Tuskys would like to assure you of better days ahead.

May God bless you all.

DR. JOHN KAGO, CHAIRMAN, TUSKYS.

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partnership with PCEA Church and are soon opening other branches in the just completed Juja Mall and another one at Lake Basin Development Mall in Kisumu.

We have also signed partnership pacts with VIVO Energy and you will soon enjoy convenient shopping in all Shell Petrol Stations countrywide.

Strategic partnershipsAll these developments are pillared on successful strategic partnerships, which have been anchors to our success. We realized that for us to boost our growth margins and respond to the changing needs in the sector, we cannot be lone rangers. We need partners to hold our hands to enable us enter new markets and exploit our untapped potential.

As we grow the Tuskys brand, we will continue providing solutions to problems faced by communities that we operate in. We pledge to continue working with communities and empowering them for better lives and livelihoods.

As the Tuskys brand expands and continues to touch lives, we pledge to remain committed to our guiding principles of operations which includes upholding high levels of integrity giving quality and value, respect as well as promoting healthy living.

Good health is wealthWe have distinguished ourselves as a supermarket that promotes healthy lifestyles

We score highly in promoting good

We score highly in

promoting good health. We

for instance do not stock

alcohol or cigarettes in our

shops because we know that

alcoholism is currently one

of the greatest huddles that

the country is facing. We do

not want to waste our future

generations. This is part of

our commitments as Tuskys

and in line with the wishes

of the Founder the Late

Joram Kamau.

Tuskys Deli Concept has revolutionized the retail sector

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We can only get better in

the industry. With the retail

sector contributing over 15

per cent to GDP, we are a

brand to watch in shaping

this industry.

TUSKYS CEO DAN GITHUA

GITHUA: THE SHIP IS ALREADY AFLOAT!

WHAT IS NEW?

The retail sector is changing and so is Tuskys, your favourite shopping store that has grown to become an indomitable brand and inked indelible marks in the sector in its last 25 years of existence.

From its meek beginnings in Rongai, Nakuru, Tuskys has grown into a phenomenal empire with 58 branches in Kenya and Uganda and over 6,800 employees, in addition to supporting millions of livelihoods indirectly through suppliers and other initiatives.

A solutions-oriented retail chain with a human face pillared on its strong heritage of integrity and human values, Tuskys has taken a new strategic direction to enable it sail further to greatness in the industry.

Led by experienced entrepreneur Mr. Dan Githua who took over the leadership mantle in May 2015, a young and dynamic team is now in place expected to inject the business with freshness.

Dan is also armed with a grand growth strategy that is expected to propel the Chain to new unmatched heights.

Here are some excerpts from the interview with Dan on the growth strategy:

Q1. Please explain the need for Tuskys’ new strategic direction of growing from GOOD to GREAT. Tuskys has been successful brand so far, both in Kenya and Uganda. When you look at the market today, there is a great shift in the retail sector. The customer now has more options and is more informed and demanding. We therefore realized that we cannot fill these gaps by banking on our past success alone. We needed a strategy to propel future success. We sat down and plotted what we thought could help us build a successful empire able to stand strong in the ever-changing and competitive market. We thus came up with the new strategy dubbed Tuskys 2.0.

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addition, we also have an ongoing training for our 6000 staff to align them to the customer centric culture that we are trying to build. Of course investments in the area of distribution and ICT are on course for 2016.

We also introduced performance-based staff commissions for all our staff in October last year to boost employee morale and enhance performance. This has gone down so

WHAT IS NEW?

First, we have to win with the customer. We already have the highest footfall of customers in our stores. To keep them happy, we want to improve on our service offering and build a strong customer-centric culture. The people working in Tuskys must live this and customers will see a new enthusiasm about how we do our daily tasks in the stores.

Q2. What are the main highlights in the new strategy that will help position Tuskys in the retail sector in the entire region? First, we have to win with the customer. We already have the highest footfall of customers in our stores. To keep them happy, we want to improve on our service offering and build a strong customer-centric culture. The people working in Tuskys must live this and customers will see a new enthusiasm about how we do our daily tasks in the stores.

In addition, we also know that the retail business operates on very thin margins. Here, efficiency reigns and so we are keen on building an efficient distribution network that will ensure there is product availability at all times.

We also want to use technology better to deliver services to customers. We have therefore invested heavily in building a strong ICT platform to differentiate our service offering to customers.

Q3. How will this strategy impact on the overall growth pattern?As we gear for a listing at the NSE in the next five years, our plan is to achieve an annual 20% growth. I believe that this is achievable with the right people, the right product and the right price.

Q4. As the captain at the helm of Tuskys leadership, what initiatives have you put in place to ensure that the Strategy is implemented within the set timelines ?We started off with staff that is getting the right talent on the bus. We have done lots of hiring lately. In

well and not only boosted our sales but also motivated our staff.

These are some of the foundation pillars for Tuskys 2.0 strategy.

Q5. It is indeed a transition period in the 25 years history of Tuskys. Is the transition smooth? Has the ship taken off? Yes. The ship is already afloat. We had of course anticipated some transition challenges especially internally which is common with any organization undergoing change management but it is amazing how staff have embraced the new changes .

This is all thanks to the tremendous support that we have received from the Board. We pledge to go extra miles to deliver value to all our key stakeholders.

Q6. How does the future look like for Tuskys?We can only get better in the industry. With the retail sector contributing over 15 per cent to GDP, we are a brand to watch in shaping this industry.

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Tuskys Management Team with Safaricom Team led by the CEO Bob Collymore when they paid courtesy visit at Tuskys Headquarters

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MEET OUR NEW TEAM… THE FRESH TALENT ON BOARD

In order to strengthen Tuskys brand on the market, improve efficiency in service delivery to internal and external customers and deliver on the new strategy, Tuskys is proud to present the following new members of staff:

Mr. Karoki brings vast experience in supply chain that spans 10 years covering sales, marketing, production, procurement and management of information systems.

With an MBA in Business Administration in Strategic Management from USIU, he has worked in different companies serving at various Senior Management levels including Berry Group as a Business Lead Consultant handling Kenafric Industries as GM Supply Chain, and Orbit Chemicals Industries Limited as GM, Operations, Supply Chain and SAP ERP, Safaricom Limited as a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations, Nestle Foods as a Demand and Supply

Planning Manager, Cocacola Nairobi Bottlers, among others.

He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce Marketing Option from Kenyatta University as well as a Diploma in Information for the Management of Information Systems from Strathmore College.

A certified supply chain professional by APICS, Mr. Karoki is also a candidate of the Chartered Financial Analysis Institute – USA and a member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management, the Institute for the Management of Information Systems, UK and the Association for Operations Management – APICS, RSA.

MR. KENNETH KAROKIGENERAL MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN

Mr. Mukewa brings on board a wealth of experience spanning over ten years in investment management, development finance, project

and Operations Manager, Industrial Development Bank as the Projects and Relationships Manager, among others.

He holds a Masters in Economics from Kenyatta University, Post-Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), and Bachelor of Business Management from Moi University.

He is also a holder of World Bank Certification on Effective Management of Public-Private Partnerships, as well as a Certified Quality and Systems Auditor by Bureau VERITAS International.

MR. ZACK MUKEWABUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

development & management and enterprise modelling, trade relationships and finance in both public and private sectors.

Before joining Tuskys, he was the Regional Project and Business Development Manager for Industrial Promotion Services (IPS), the Industrial Investment and Economic Development arm of the Aga Khan Development Network. He also worked as Trevista Maestro group (TKM) as Group Business Development Manager, Nailab Incubation Centre as a General and Business Manager, Jamii Bora Bank as the Planning

WHAT IS NEW?NEW TALENT

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SPENCER OKACHMARKETING MANAGER

Spencer is an award winning marketer and a holder of Masters of Science degree in International Marketing from Salford University Business School, United Kingdom. He is also a holder of Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM – Marketing option) from Strathmore University and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), part 1.

He boasts of a strong academic background in marketing combined with a decade experience in: strategic planning, branding, advertising, media planning, sales (retail and corporate), client service, trade marketing, communication, research and project management. He has worked in various industries including financial services, media, technology, education, hospitality, construction, textile, entertainment, among others.

Prior to joining Tusker Mattresses, Spencer worked at Equity Bank as a Product Marketing Manager. He has also worked for Bernsoft Interactive Limited as the General Manager – Marketing and Operations and Nation Media Group as Brand Marketing Executive. He is an innovative, aggressive and intelligent gentleman.

JOANNE WANJALACORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

Joanne is a seasoned communications,

public relations and media practitioner

with exceptional competencies in media

and content management, writing

and editing news and feature articles,

crisis communication management,

advertising, staff relations,

customer relations, as well as events

management.

She has of immense skills in the media

industry that spans over seven years.

Her prowess has been nurtured by the

experience of working for two major

dailies in the country; The Daily Nation

and The Standard Newspaper as well as

an online international news channel

(Global News Journal) as a Kenya News

Desk reporter and assistant trainer.

With a Masters degree in Literature from

the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor

of Arts degree in Communications

and Literature Majors from the same

University, she carries a wide experience

polished by several trainings in

communications, PR and mass media.

Joanne is also trained in the art of public

speaking at the African Centre for Public

Speaking (ACPS).

ALPHAEUS MUTUKU ITUMO

SECURITY MANAGER

Mr. Mutuku boasts of over ten

years’ experience in security

management and was the current

Officer Commanding Police

Station (OCS) Karen Police station

in Nairobi Area.

He has excellent knowledge of

security management with a

solid background of Police, having

served in crime, Investigations

and operational capacities

in several places including

Kakamega Police Station, Langas

Police Station in Uasin Gishu,

as the Head of Crimes and

Investigations. He also served as

an instructor at the GSU Training

School in Embakasi.

A holder of a Masters Degree in

Criminology from the University

of Nairobi as well as a Bachelor

of Science Degree from Egerton

University, Mr. Mutuku also holds

a Diploma in Advanced Disaster

Management and Response

as well as a Certificate in

International Mine Action Training

Centre of east Africa.

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WHAT IS NEW?

HILLARY MWANGIPROCESSES AND CONTROLS MANAGER

Hilary has over 17 years of experience in finance and cost accounting in the manufacturing and service industry. He possess demonstrable strategic, management and technical expertise in developing financial strategies that support the corporate vision.

Before joining Tuskys, he worked for Bollore Africa Logistics Limited as the company’s Chief Accountant, Industrial Services Kenya Limited as a Cost Management Accountant, Wire Products Limited as a Senior Accountant, among other places.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Finance Option from the Kenya College of Accountancy and also a Certified Public Accountant (K) from Strathmore University.

He is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya.

MS YVONNE NDUNGEPRODUCT MARKETING OFFICER

Ms. Ndung’e joins Tuskys with a rich background in Marketing and advertising with her latest stint being the Account Manager at OG+A, a PR Agency.

Here, she was able to gain first-hand experience in marketing and advertising specifically for the Tuskys brand, having been the account manager for over two years and having facilitated various campaigns that have seen the brand identity evolve.

She has also successfully managed marketing and media campaigns for Bank of Africa and Persil, and AAR Insurance.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nairobi and is currently pursuing a Practitioners Diploma in Marketing administered by the Marketing Society of Kenya.

Please let us accord them the necessary support as they settle in.

DORCUS NGARUIYAHR BUSINESS PARTNER/TRAINING MANAGER

Dorcus Ngaruiya is an experienced HR professional; with over eight years’ experience both locally and internationally. She is a highly motivated individual with ability to understand business needs required run a successful business Dorcus has a MA International Human Resource Management and Bachelor of Science in Computing (Hons) from University of West of England, Bristol-UK and Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management from College of Human Resources.

She is also a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management Council that regulates HR Professionals in Kenya under the HRP Act

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“How can I sell more to customers?” is a frequent question from

all sorts of retailers. This is because many retailers try out all kinds of marketing to get their name out there. But what happens when all the hard work brings the customer through your doors and they don’t open their wallets? Or worse, they open their smart phones and buy from a competitor while inside your shop. Declining purchasing power, dwindling customer traffic, shared loyalty, mushrooming of retail outlets, e-retail, specialized retail, more informed and networked customers, increasing social media influence in the demand and supply forces can call for nothing short of alarming any retailer of the changing market dynamics.

Several retail aspects which are key determinants of retail growth are key areas which established retailers are focusing to improve the efficiency of their processes. For instance, product quality, customer service, competitive prices just to mention, can make or ruin your business. It is worth noting most of these aspects are more or less the same across board and so one would quickly ask, then what can give a retailer a competitive edge

the key objective of Tuskys as a retail chain to deliberately invest in training and empowering its staff so as to meet the ever changing customer expectations.

Being a beneficiary of the same, I can attest to the fact that, the training programme has transformed my view of retail business. Actually what the programme is doing is to transform employees into business leaders who can actively and constructively be engaged in making informed decisions in this retail business. As a matter of fact, this investment leaves a permanent mark, and skills acquired go a long way to help the beneficiaries even when outside Tuskys. This in my view is a long overdue step that retailers should have taken. I am glad that Tuskys has emerged as a leader of the pack in the retail sector.

I would like to commend the minds behind this bold move and say, this is a sure investment and everyone within Tuskys Community can agree with me that we are already enjoying the fruits of this training.

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TRAINING HAS TRANSFORMED ME TO A VISIONARY BUSINESS LEADER

over fellow front runners? From experience and exposure, I think customer service is the best bet for any retailer. This school of thought is shared by many in both developed and developing markets.

Tuskys Supermarket, a brand that has stood strong in the last 25 years happens to share the same school of thought. This is why it has recognized the need to turn around the business from good to great pivoted by customer focus as the key business driver.

Staff Capacity BuildingMany will agree with me that staff capacity building sits at the centre of improved or improving customer service delivery. Again I think that is

It is worth noting most of

these aspects are more or

less the same across board

and so one would quickly ask,

then what can give a retailer

a competitive edge over

fellow front runners? From

experience and exposure, I

think customer service is the

best bet for any retailer. This

school of thought is shared by

many in both developed and

developing markets.

TRAINING

Eric Wambua, Branch Manager, Chania

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WHAT IS NEW?

Tuskys staff have been smiling to the bank each month all thanks to the newly introduced commission schemeThe scheme is a monthly staff bonus payoff that is based on branch performance.

This was introduced in October last year to reward hard-working employees, motivate staff and also to boost performance of the retail chain.

In November, the company paid out a total of KES. 3.26 Million in commissions that saw 8 staff members from Shiloah branch in Kakamega each getting KES. 61,198.

The December cake was even bigger. A total of KES. 6,407,675.77 was paid out to staff in Commissions with Shiloah team carrying the winners’ flag again, bagging a total of KES. 1,225,289.03 in commissions.

The retailers’ management believes that all employees should work under some form of incentive program so that they can apply themselves fully.

To make the structure more effective, a Commission Structure Committee has been set up to streamline the process and ensure that it suits the needs of all employees.

The Committee drawn from different branches comprises of the following:1. Joram Wachira- Branch Manager

Tmall– Chairman2. Dorcus Ngaruiya – HRBP, Secretary3. Nyaga Wagacha – Branch Manager,

Shiloa -Member4. Chanjira Kegome –Branch Admin,

United – Member

5. Festus Kisambio-Shop Assistant Magic Nakuru- Member

6. Francis Naju –Back Office Bandari – Member

7. Peterson Karanu –Head Office Finance- Member

NYAGA WAGACA: MY TEAM IS MORE MOTIVATED THAN EVERHere is a message from the elated, humble and soft-spoken Shiloah Branch Manager Nyaga Wagaca:

I am grateful that shiloah has carried the winner’s flag for the two consecutive months since the introduction of commissions in October.

This has not been easy for us as a team and more so for me as the captain of the star branch. Mobilizing a workforce of over one hundred and making sure that they work with uniform zeal and energy to meet and surpass targets is not a mean feat.

Since emerging the team of the month in November, the pressure

to perform has been huge. But the motivation levels amongst staff has also been above the bar. With the help of the sales coordinator and sales merchandisers who actively engaged staff in serious selling, making good use of all promotions, creating a sales team and most importantly fostering teamwork, we have managed to sail this far and set standards even higher.

Participatory leadership key in building teamsThe past two months has taught me a lot of things. As a leader keen in fostering synergy, you need to be part of the team and be part of so many activities in the store. As a routine now, My assistant and I do not sit back and watch things roll. We get involved in various activities including truck offloading, stock replenishment, selling at the sales floor and other store activities to give moral support to teams and ensure that we are moving as one.

TUSKYS SHILOAH TEAM WINS BIG CONSECUTIVELY IN MONTHLY

COMMISSIONSBy Joanne Wanjala

Shiloah Food Stuffs team in a celebratory mode after winning big in commissions.

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“Having been hired, I am now entitled to a salary and leave. I am engaged. I am not idle.”

You only need to hear Morris Wanjohi narrate his heady experience as an intern at TUSKYS Supermarket to know how excited he is. You get to understand his excitement even better when you learn that he was accepted into the internship programme a week before he graduated from Amboseli Institute with a diploma in food production certificate.

You get to appreciate excitement when you learn that he is now fully employed at TUSKYS.

Since January 2 this year, he was transferred from TUSKYS Enkarasha in Nairobi where he undertook his internship, to the TUSKYS Eldoret Branch bakery as a new member of staff.

Mr Wanjohi, 25, who was among the first interns to join the TUSKYS training programme, hails it as a “good platform for venturing into the hospitality business”.

He says: “Usually hustling is tough after graduation from college. The internship is an easy way to join the world of work. Having been hired, I am now entitled to a salary and leave. I am engaged. I am not idle.”

Wanjohi says the TUSKYS internship programme is a godsend to young people like him. He appreciates what he has been taught as well as the employment.

“Before they release you to the industry, you are taken through class training for two weeks to learn about customer care service, financial management, communication skills, life skills and many more about TUSKYS, the retail industry and also personal life teachings. Motivational speakers motivate interns about the programme.”

“We are in a situation where young people fresh from campus and colleges have good papers but have no experience, and yet the companies need personnel with experience,” he explains.

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By Evans Ongwae

INTERNS’ DELIGHT AT BEING EMPLOYED

“Internship made a difference in my life because it made me more confident about my abilities”

Fridah Moraa, 23, believes she received an early Christmas present last year. After undergoing internship at TUSKYS from August, the supermarket group employed and posted her to its Chigware branch in Kisii four months later.

When she learnt that she was beginning new life as a TUSKYS employee beginning December 1, 2015, she was ecstatic. It had taken her only four months of internship to qualify for employment.

Since completing her Form Four studies, she had been busy in college and had had no time to think of marriage. First she went for a mobile phone repair course, then she joined Nairobi Aviation College for her certificate and diploma in sales and marketing.

Now working as a cashier, she says being busy has helped her to avoid career distractions. She says that some of her peers are either idle or married just because they lack the opportunity she got.

“During my internship, I learnt new skills,” she says. “I learnt how to deal with customers and how the retail business works as well as financial management, among other skills. Internship made a difference in my life because it made me more confident about my abilities and gave me the work experience I needed to do my job well. Before I joined the programme, I used to fear facing people.”

Ms Moraa is grateful to TUSKYS for giving her the opportunity to acquire practical skills she says will help her advance in her career. She also appreciates the money that her employer used to pay her as an intern. The amount that TUSKYS used to save for her came in handy when she reported at her new place of work. It was the money she used to start her new life.

FRIDAH MORAAMORRIS WANJOHI

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

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BRIDGING THE GAP

Tuskys Supermarket last year unveiled an ambitious supply chain financing facility in partnership with

Diamond Trust Bank and KCB that now allows SME suppliers to get their payments for supplies to Tuskys on time. The facility in addition enables SMEs to access credit from financing partners at preferential rates through guarantees from Tuskys.

This will enable SMEs working with Tuskys to have better cash flows to run their businesses and scale up the growth ladder. The Facility will also allow them to access cash before invoices are due.

Tuskys has been keen on growing the SME segment that is seen as the next frontier in economic freedom. The Supermarket has had a long history with SMEs and been working with over 1600 SME suppliers, who employ over 160,000 people, hence helping to bridge the unemployment gap.

Most of these dealers supply from as little as 500, 000 shillings to 5million monthly.

Tuskys/SME relationship goes beyond ordinary retail engagements. The Chain has seen many SMEs sprout to compete with multinationals, courtesy of Tuskys.

Some of the innovative Small businesses that have flourished with Tuskys include:

In liquids on Tap – The milk ATMTuskys was the pioneer in launching what is now commonly known as the milk on tap in partnership with

By Joanne Wanjala

Aspendos Dairies. This has now been adopted by all other major retailers. It is a great innovation that allows customers purchase milk in whatever quantity. This has been a solution to most people who find packaged milk expensive.The milk is clean, safe and hygienic and customers have the freedom to choose the quantity and how much to pay.

Today, Tuskys sells 6000 litres of milk every day on tap, in partnership with Aspendos. Through this

innovation, Tuskys is supporting 2000 small scale dairy farmers in Muranga county.

Tuskys sweet potato breadTuskys partnered with CIP international to produce sweet potato bread, through a project funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This has been beneficial not only to customers who now have variety in bread selection but has also changed lives of potato farmers.

Tuskys is now supporting 400 small scale farmers in MIGORI/SIAYA/KISUMU/HOMABAY, who now have a source of livelihood. Tuskys buys 500k of sweet potatoes root daily from these farmers.

Working with Agriculture through aggregationTuskys stocks fresh green vegetables from the farms. In order to provide the fresh vegetables,

Tuskys has partnered with aggregators who collect produce and deliver to Tuskys. This has hooked up to 1000 small farmers of vegetables across Kenya through this model.

Working with the Association of Fashion DesignersThis is a new partnership that Tuskys is exploring that will go a long way in enriching the local fashion

design sector. This is more so after the recent launch of its first specialty clothing store that targets its over 4 million customers.

TIES THAT BIND: TUSKYS BIASHARA CLUB

THE SME FORUM

Former Nation Media Group CEO Linus Gitahi (Left), Tuskys Chairman Dr. John Kago (Centre) and Tuskys CEO Dan Githua during the launch of the

Tuskys SME Forum

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DTB has partnered with Tuskys to unveil a value chain financing facility that will see Tuskys suppliers

and business partners get payments from DTB before their invoices are due, enabling them to have better cash flows. The financing partnership will also enable small and medium sized companies (SMEs) that supply the retailer, get loans from DTB at preferential rates.

It is widely recognized that SMEs face unique challenges that affect their growth and profitability as well as their role to contribute effectively to sustainable development. The prominent challenges are route to market and access to finance. Most enterprises rely on friends and relatives to fund and grow their businesses. Most banks are hesitant in engaging with SMEs forcing them to resort to high cost short term finance.

Similar HistoryCommenting on the partnership, DTB CEO and MD Nasim Devji says says, “Tuskys and DTB share similar history; that of growing with the support of SMEs. This new partnership seeks to resolve the common SME challenge of route to market, access to financing and delayed payments,

DTB PARTNERS WITH TUSKYS TO ENABLE

SUPPLIERS HAVE BETTER CASH FLOWS

which squeezes the working capital of SMEs. Already, over 60 SMEs supplying goods worth as little as Kshs 500,000 shillings to Kshs 5 million shillings per month have signed up for the facility.”

The SME journeyDTB has travelled through the SME journey to emerge among the top ten banks in the region. “We attribute our rapid growth to working with SMEs to grow their businesses and promote sustainable development. This background, together with our Aga Khan Foundation’s economic mandate,

has prompted our partnership with Tuskys to work with SMEs and help them overcome challenges associated with accessing finances. ”

Tuskys has been working with over 1,600 supplier SMEs who in turn employ over 160,000 people who stand to benefit from the value chain financing facility.

Through the value chain financing, DTB will be able to offer wider array of products for their clients and widen

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EMPOWERING SUPPLIERS

Former Nation Media Group CEO Linus Gitahi addresses guests during the launch of Tuskys Supply Chain Financing Facility in partnership with

Diamond Trust Bank

Current Account

• Transfer M-Pesa directly to and from your account• No monthly fees• No minimum balance

For enquiries, visit a DTB branch near you or contact us on:

www.dtbafrica.comTel (254-20) 284 9888 | Mobile (254-719)031 888/ (254-732) 120 888Email: contactcentre@dtbafrica.com | @DTBduo | DTB duo

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PICTORIALS THROUGH THE LENS

“Mmmm! Blueband makes bread better!” Tuskys CEO Dan Githua seemed to be telling Unilever East Africa’s

CEO Marc Engel, when he toured the new Blue Band production line within the Plant at Unilever.

CS Adan Mohamed (centre) shakes hands with Tuskys CEO Dan Githua during the official launch of the

internship programme last year.

Tuskys CEO Dan Githua (Right) with KTN’s Business Anchor Aby Agina at KTN studios discussing about the

Chain’s growth strategy.

Cutting of the tape during the official opening of Tuskys Milele in Ngong town.

Merry Christmas!

Safaricom Team share a photo moment with Tuskys CEO Dan Githua (Centre) when they paid a courtesy call at

Tuskys Headquarters.

Tuskys Chairman Dr. John Kago and CEO Dan Githua pose with a group of Trainee Managers who graduated from

the Good to Great Training session.

Let’s see who sprints faster! Governor Wandago displays his prowess by leading the pack with Tuskys CEO Dan

Githua in second in tow during the 2015 Edition of Wareng Cross Country.

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PICTORIALS

HAPPY TO SERVE

THROUGH THE LENS

Gospel Musician Bahati on stage at Tuskys Bandari during ongoing branch activations.

Artists on stage to mark Tuskys’ 25 years anniversary.

Tuskys ICT Manager John Mathenge awards a shopper in Tuskys Ruai Branch in the Instant win Christmas

campaign.

An Attendant arranges clothes at our exclusive Tuskys Mavazi at Tom Mboya Branch.

We pledge to make you smile...by serving you with a smile.

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the financing chain for the SMEs. The supermarket will also have consistent supply of goods from their suppliers leading to a wider variety for the shoppers.

SME suppliers will now access payments before their invoices are due. The unbanked suppliers also have an opportunity to work with a financial institution to increase their access to finance and subsequently experience faster growth.

The SME sector, the engine that spurs the country’s economic growth has huge growth potential- SMEs comprise about 75 % of all businesses in Kenya, contributing 18.4 % (8.07Billion dollars) of the country’s GDP (42.8 Billion Dollars). The sector provides approximately 80% of employment and contributes to over 92% of the new jobs created annually. (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics 2015).

Nasim Devji says, “Almost 90% of SMEs in Kenya have faced cash flow problems including delayed payments from their suppliers.  The lack of

access to credit facilities from financial institutions hinders the growth of small businesses.

Apart from this, DTB continues to support SME’s by providing a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises to interact and share growth-promoting practices. The platform known as Top100 Mid-sized survey helps SMEs benchmark themselves against other top industry players.

“DTB has firsthand experience in the

SME journey and having grown over the years, we are very cognizant of the challenges faced by SME’s in today’s economic environment. As a bank, we largely attribute our phenomenal growth to working hand in hand with SMEs and that is why we focus more on supporting the growth of mid-sized companies.” says Nasim.

DTB has put a 48 hour turnaround time for processing financing facilities and offers very competitive rates negotiated by Tusky’s.

DTB has firsthand experience in the SME journey and having grown over the years, we are very cognizant of the challenges faced by SME’s in today’s economic environment. As a bank, we largely attribute our phenomenal growth to working hand in hand with SMEs and that is why we focus more on supporting the growth of mid-sized companies.” Nasim Devji, DTB CEO and MD

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INSTANT WIN CAMPAIGN GIVES SHOPPERS A SIZZLING CHRISTMAS

Christmas was bigger and better last year for all Tuskys shoppers as a KES 50 Million campaign was launched to allow customers shop

and win instantly at the tills. This was part of the firm’s 25-years anniversary celebrations that kicked off in June last year.

This was done through random winning at the Tills for gift vouchers worth KES 500, KES 1000 or KES 10,000 within the Christmas period.

This was courtesy of suppliers namely Unilever, Colgate Palmolive, Brand Imports, Phones Direct and Aspendos Dairies. This campaign is expected to draw more customers in our outlets and grow our sales volumes.

The campaign was unique and a one of its kind given that winners were determined by the system and not through draws and coupons as has been the custom. This ensured that there was less human interaction.

Lucky customers, young and old, from all walks of life across the country overwhelmingly won.

This was done through random

winning at the Tills for gift

vouchers worth KES 500, KES

1000 or KES 10,000 within the

Christmas period courtesy of

suppliers namely Unilever, Colgate

Palmolive, Brand Imports, Phones

Direct and Aspendos Dairies.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Instant Winning went beyond race, age, religion or gender. It was for All in All our branches countrywide just to make your christmas

memorable.

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JORAM KAMAU TUSKYS FOUNDATIONTRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES

INVESTING IN COMMUNITIES

Welcome to Joram Kamau Tuskys Foundation! The foundation was formed in line with the vision of Tuskys founder Mzee Joram

Kamau who rose from humble beginnings as a small retailer in the town of Rongai in Nakuru County. He had great commitment towards fights against poverty. Using his income he educated many needy children, generally supported the poor and dreamt of seeing them empowered and their lives transformed. It is in this spirit that the foundation was formed in the year 2015.

The Foundation was actually launched to assist Tuskys up-scale its Co-corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), with its main objective being to empower the less fortunate in Kenya and beyond. The foundation aims at achieving this objective through three main programs which are: Education, Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship.

The foundation is expected to create visibility

By Dr. Mercy Onsando, Foundation Manager

DR. MERCY, MANAGER, TUSKYS FOUNDATION

of its own and at the same time will enhance the growth of Tuskys brand through community service. As it is believed, businesses can only be as strong as the communities where they operate in. As Tuskys builds communities, the communities will be strong and in return they make Tuskys a stronger company.

Some of the partners who supported us big as we spread the love last December include Bakhsons Limited, Cadbury’s Kenya Limited, HACO, Unga Ltd, Indomie, Nairobi Bottlers Limited, and Triny Bakers East African growers group, Spice world Limited, Hotpoint, Jikokoa, and Pearls Rice among others during our CSR events.

We are currently developing a strategic plan which is expected to give a road map and harmonize our operations.

THE FOUNDATION

Destiny Shapers Children’s Home in Nairobi’s Korogocho Slums was one of the Homes that benefited from Tuskys Foundation’s

“Sharing is Caring” campaign last December.

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INVESTING IN COMMUNITIES

Tuskys Supermarket is not all about profits only. The Chain remains committed in nurturing communities that

they operate in through various social responsibility initiatives.

As renowned actor Denzel Washington put it, ‘’At the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you have accomplished. It is about who you have touched in your daily engagements.

SHARING IS CARINGBy Amina Mbuthia

Foundation so as to help in running their CSR actives in their annual calendar.

The foundation was formed in line with the vision of Tuskys Founder Mzee Joram Kamau who rose from a humble beginning. He had commitment towards fights against poverty.

The Joram Kamau Tuskys Foundation is a way to address various social issues affecting the society through ways such as empowering the youth, providing education for the less fortunate and promoting youth entrepreneurship to help combat poverty, while renovating schools that are in bad condition.

Giving a smile to the less fortunateIt was all festive for various Children’s Homes as the Foundation took an opportunity to share love with children from various homes.

A total of 2,989 needy and vulnerable people benefited from the Foundation’s kitty during the last Christmas period. Beneficiaries were drawn from 13 Children’s Homes, 1 Church and 3 Prisons.

Tuskys Shopping Vouchers amounting to KES. 335,000, food stuffs and soaps were provided during the visits in the various places that were visited

The Foundation’s Christmas train went to Child Welfare Society, Karen, P.C.E.A Church Ngong, Kayole Rehabilitation Centre, Destiny Shapers Children’s Home, among others.

Tuskys Supermarkets limited knows that better and that’s why they founded Joram Kamau Tuskys

Tuskys Chania team donate foodstuffs to Give A Child Life in Kiandutu, Thika.

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL

It was all festive for various Children’s Homes as the Foundation took an opportunity to share love with children from various homes.

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WARENG CROSS COUNTRY: RUNNING FOR A COURSE

INVESTING IN COMMUNITIES

Tuskys also went big on the 11th Edition of Tuskys Wareng Cross Country in November 2015. The event

which is organized through the Joram Kamau Tuskys Foundation is part of our brand’s commitment to empower and work with communities and address issues that affect the society.

The event attracted over 500 athletes from all walks of life, including elite athletes that saw over 20 athletes under each race awarded. Winners bagged different prizes including trophies, home appliances, gift hampers among others with support from the various partners.

Tuskys Wareng Cross Country was staged at the customary Huruma Grounds in Eldoret and presided over by Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago, in partnership with Athletics Kenya.

Over the years, the event continues to present great opportunities to the youth by giving them an opportunity to exploit their talents.

The last edition had four different categories including

Senior Men – 12 Km Senior women – 8 Km

Junior Men - 10 Km Junior women – 6 Km

The 11th Edition of Tuskys Wareng Cross Country in November 2015.

NURTURING TALENT

The cross country attracted participants from all walks of life.

Ready for the race: Even young ones were ready to brace the sun and sprint for Gold!

Eye on the prize: Tough race as each participant put in their best leg for the top prize.

Star Athlete Ezekiel Kemboi (Centre) and Tuskys CEO Dan Githua (Right) follow proceedings at Huruma Grounds, where Kemboi

nurtured his talent.

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Tusker Mattresses Ltd has partnered with KCB Bank Kenya Ltd to launch an automated web based Supply Chain Financing solution that allows the SME suppliers get early settlement

invoices to meet their cash flow needs.

This innovative system enables the supplier to view their statements of invoices and request for early payment at their own convenience. With the new technology in place, financial supply chain has improved with introduction of real-time payments, increased transparency of transactions, and working capital management.

The solution will allow suppliers access credit from KCB at competitive rates against the credit rating assigned by Tusker Mattresses Ltd. In addition, the solution provides the following benefits to Tusky’s suppliers;

• Easy and Early access to liquidity through supply chain financing

• Non-recourse working capital financing; not affecting or affected by supplier’s borrowing capacity

• Better and easier debt/cash flow administration through assured payments from the buyer

• Very fast turnaround time- for requests of early payment.

For the suppliers to be enrolled into the program, they must be approved by Tusker Mattresses Ltd, maintain an active current accounts with KCB Bank Kenya Ltd and agree to the Supply Chain Finance Supplier Terms and Conditions.

SMEs play a critical role in nation-building, nation advancement, and a nation’s innovation. Currently, these create around 80 per cent of the region’s employment, establishing a new middle class and fuelling demand for new goods and services.

KCB’s commitment to the SME sector is to offer a full suite of products and services designed to meet the

KCB IN NEW FINANCING SOLUTIONS DEAL WITH

TUSKYS TARGETING SMEsunique needs of business customers. These include; business accounts, business loans, overdraft facilities, asset financing, mortgage loans, foreign exchange and agricultural loans.

The SME customers are served by a dedicated team of relationship managers across each branch. The teams are specially trained to meet the needs of the business customers through advisory services and loan processing. These SMEs are also exposed to various training sessions across the globe through KCB Biashara Club.

To enhance convenience while leveraging on technology, the Bank has availed other banking channels so that the SMEs can transact from their offices and phones without visiting the branches such as, ATM machines, credit cards, mobile banking and internet banking.

Through Biashar@Smart, KCB and Safaricom give small businesses better access to communications and financial services in a move to entrench their position amid rising competition. The Bank has also partnered with other corporates to ensure SMEs get the best solutions to maximize their potential.

In line with the Bank’s strategy to empower businesses and deepen the cashlite agenda, it has partnered with various other commerce solutions providers to boost SME’s customer experience. This revolution is aimed at increasing business transparency and improve efficiency while in the long- term maximize on businesses revenue.

Generally SMEs in Kenya are in need for the government, the private sector and investors to pat their backs by either making access to finance easily or by offering mentorship programmes and supporting their business growth. Private sectors and corporates need to stand together with a new mindset, and rise to the challenge of creating continental economic development.

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Email-----Original Message-----From: dk492099 [mailto:dk492099@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 7:39 PMTo: Tuskys Customercare <customercare@tuskys.com>Subject: ThankingI have been shopping in other supermarkets but your way of serving is of respect therefore am humbled by your services ESP the branch at OTC may you continue with

that spirit and have a fruitful 2016 thanks from David kiarie

FacebookBetty Wando Is the offer on the same sofa still on?Like · Reply · Message · 13 hrs

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TUSKYS IN THE NEWS

Tuskys launches monthlybonus for star employeesBy STELLAR MURUMBA

Tuskys Supermarkets has introduced a monthly sta� bonus payo� that will be based on branch performance. High-performing sta� shared out Sh 3.3 million last month in the commission-award scheme.

�e bonus introduced in October rewards hard-working employees, motivates sta� and also boosts performance of...

BUSINESS DAILY - December 17, 2015

Tuskys’ Juja Mall branchopens doors end of this monthBy LYNET IGADWAH

Tuskys Supermarkets is set to open its �rst branch in Juja town at the end of this month, raising competition for rival Uchumi Supermarkets which has dominated the bustling urban centre for years.

�e retail chain is taking 80,000 square feet at the two-level Juja City Mall in Kiambu, where it will be the anchor tenant.

BUSINESS DAILY - January 4, 2016

Tuskys launches Sh150minternship programmeBy JAMES KARIUKI

Tuskys Supermarkets on Friday launched a Sh. 150 million internship programme expected to prepare 7,500 graduates for the job market. Tuskys chairman John Kago said the programme was aimed at preparing the youth for the job market, which has for years lamented the supposed lack of "skilled and experienced" graduates....

DAILY NATION - October 9, 2015

Tuskys launches Joram Kamau FoundationBy K24 Tv

Tuskys Supermarket, the second largest supply chain in the region, has launched Joram Kamau Foundation to combat poverty and provide education for children from poor backgrounds...

www.mediamaxnetwork.co.ke/news - June 29, 2015

Tuskys partners with DTBto launch biashara clubTuskys has unveiled an ambitious supply chain financing facility in partnership with Diamond Trust Bank that will allow SME suppliers to get their payments for supplies to Tuskys on time. The facility will, in addition, enable SMEs access credit from the financing...

Nairobi Business Monthly - 6th January 2016

Tuskys extends promotionTuskys supermarket has extended the instant win marketing campaign to January 2. The campaign launched early this month, gives the retailer's customers an opportunity to shop and win instantly at the tills, as part of the firm's 25-year anniversary celebrations.

The Sh. 50 million campaign has so far awarded 42,231 winners vouchers worth Sh. 500, Sh. 1000 and Sh. 10,000 across all its 51 branches country wide...

The STAR - Dec. 29, 2015

Tuskys, Nakumatt in newpush for more customersRetailer Tuskys will give members of select Savings and Credit Co-operatives high-value items on credit in a new bid to grow customers.

Tuskys will advance credit to Saccos which is repayable in 30 days, allowing individual members of the cooperatives to but household items at its 51 outlets countrywide...

The STAR - Dec. 15, 2015

Winner runs away with theWareng Tuskys top prize win

People Daily - November 23, 2015

Africa Cross Country champion Alice Aprot yesterday defied strong winds and a well-mounted opposition to become the first woman to successfully defend the Tuskys Wareng Cross Country. Lining up against the likes of experienced road racer Jemimah Sumgong and former world half marathon silver medalist Pascalia Jepkorir...

IN THE NEWS...Tuskys brand which has been a powerhouse of activities lately, has become a great news maker, creating a lot of buzz in the media, both mainstream and social media.

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HUMOUR

BUSTED“Do you believe in life after death?” the boss asked one of his employees.

“Yes, sir,” the employee replied.

“That’s good,” the boss said. “After you left early yesterday to go to your grandmother’s funeral, she stopped by to see you.”

When I see lovers’ names carved in a tree, I don’t think it’s sweet. I just think it’s scary how many people bring knives on dates.

Pastor Ondiek found a dead donkey in front of his home and phoned the police about it. The officer on the desk knew the minister. Thinking to have some fun, the officer said, “I thought you members of the clergy took care of the dead.”

The minister was not amused. “We do,” he replied testily, “but it is always proper to first get in touch with the relatives.”

They say there are six phases to any project:

1. Enthusiasm

2. Disillusionment

3. Panic

5. Search for the guilty

6. Punishment of the innocent

7. Praise and honours for the non-participants

HUMOUR QUOTES

PUZZLES

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.Maya Angelou

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbour, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.Mark Twain

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.Albert Einstein

Take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of themselves.Lord Chesterfield

Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.John Quincy Adams

1. What’s the missing number?2

8 322

3

7 1154

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8 968

6

5 454

5

4 125

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ANSWERS: 1. 22 2. FOUR, TOXIN

2. Fill in the blank column with a word that makes the rows into complete words. There are no proper nouns used. There may be more than one answer.

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