Our Locations in Africa
Our subsidiaries in Africa are located in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia.
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Our History
We are a private limited company and a subsidiary of Balton CP, a British company owned by CP Holdings Limited, with international presence across several territories namely the United Kingdom, Central and Western Europe as well as Sub-Saharan Africa. In Africa, our subsidiaries are locaed in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Ghana and Nigeria.
SInce 1996, Amiran Communications has been at the forefront of innovative technology in Kenya. Our expertise in designing, installing, commissioning and servicing of innovative projects is unparalleled in our region.
Whilist we are based in Kenya, we operate across the entire East African region, serviced by our main hub in Nairobi. We provide advanced technological solutions that suit the growing technological needs of our customers and boast of a team of highly qualified and experienced presales and technical staff.
Our dedication to the service delivery, real time after sale support coupled with the procurement of quality products affords us a leading role in technological service delivery in the region.
Our business focus lies in these main strategic areas:
- Cyber Security
- Physical Security
- Communication
- Network
- Power
- Solutions and Project Management
Our History
We are a private limited company and a subsidiary of Balton CP, a British company owned by CP Holdings Limited, with international presence across several territories namely the United Kingdom, Central and Western Europe as well as Sub-Saharan Africa. In Africa, our subsidiaries are locaed in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Ghana and Nigeria.
SInce 1996, Amiran Communications has been at the forefront of innovative technology in Kenya. Our expertise in designing, installing, commissioning and servicing of innovative projects is unparalleled in our region.
Whilist we are based in Kenya, we operate across the entire East African region, serviced by our main hub in Nairobi. We provide advanced technological solutions that suit the growing technological needs of our customers and boast of a team of highly qualified and experienced presales and technical staff.
Our dedication to the service delivery, real time after sale support coupled with the procurement of quality products affords us a leading role in technological service delivery in the region.
Our business focus lies in these main strategic areas:
- Cyber Security
- Physical Security
- Communication
- Network
- Power
- Solutions and Project Management
Our
Executive Team
Our Board is responsible for financial performance, strategic direction, major acquisitions and disposals, overall risk management, business planning as well as capital expenditure and operational budgeting.
Our Executive Team
Our Board is responsible for financial performance, strategic direction, major acquisitions and disposals, overall risk management, business planning as well as capital expenditure and operational budgeting.
Andy Baker
Group Chief Executive Officer
Andy holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Cranfield University, UK.
He joined BCP in January 2016 as Chief Excecutive Officer from G4S, where he spent four years as Regional President, Africa.
Prior to this, he spent several years at DHL in addition to serving as Group COO of Altech.
Andy has 30 years’ experience in general management, having worked on four continents.
Matthew Dunne
Group Chief Operations Officer
Matt joined Balton CP in January 2020.
A Civil Engineering graduate of Bolton University, Matt holds an MBA from Durham University and has more than 20 years’ experience in senior management roles with some of the largest conglomerates in Africa, the Middle East and Europe, including the Alsayer and DAL Group operating in a number of the world’s toughest markets including Iraq, South Sudan and Saudi Arabia.
Kevin Torlage
Group Chief Financial Officer
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from the University of Natal, Pietermaritzberg and a Diploma in Accounting.
Kevin is a Chartered Accountant, having qualified in South Africa. He has 28 years of extensive experience in Audit, Management and Finance.
He joined BCP in 2016 from Ageis Defence Services Limited where he was the Finance Director. Prior to this, he held various executive management positions at Barloworld Handling Ltd, Bidcorp plc – London, Stemcor Limited London and Deloitte & Touche.
Our Pillars
In a bid to support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), we are aligned to two critical goals.
Environmental
Conservation
We are committed to increasing our customer’s knowledge and ability to mitigate the impact of climate change through the use of innovation and modern technology that is environmentally safe.
We are constantly improving our commitment to working with local businesses and our partners towards the protection and safeguarding of the environment by choosing sustainable methods of development.
We will use our professionalism and technical expertise through our exceptional staff and local trading connections to select the best solutions for our customers and deliver cost effective, profitable business solutions, which also safeguard the local environment, communities, and the planet.
Technical Know How
We strive to provide timely and technologically advanced solutions that ensure growth and sustainability for businesses in East Africa. We are proudly engaged with our customers and invest in bringing new services to them and enriching the lives of our communities.
Our greatest asset is rooted in diverse local knowledge and putting people and communities’ interests first and foremost.
Motivated by our passion for empowering people, coupled with a pioneering spirit of introducing new, cutting-edge technologies and knowledge, we are proud of our business which has garnered technical expertise in the technology and innovations sector. We have guided and managed projects across our region ranging from major airports, malls, commercial buildings as well as small, medium and large enterprises.
Technological Advancement
Against contemporary challenges such as lack of adequate infrastructure, climate change, terrorism and insufficient information knowledgebase; we thrive in delivering our service to fast-changing and often challenging markets. Our promise is to offer turnkey solutions for worker’s safety, business resilience, digitization processes, response agility, and product sustainability.
As we experience a rise in insecurity globally, the need to keep businesses, public places, institutions of learning and other facilities safe is of paramount importance.
Our solutions offer increased worker and property safety through the provision of modern, state of the art safety equipment. Our building management systems ensures that facilities operate optimally with the aid of modern technology achieved through our years of partnership with globally renowned suppliers.
Exceptional Ethical Standards
We do everything we can to ensure that our impact on society is positive and benefits the wider community as well as the business environment in which we operate.
Our Commitment to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
• We ensure that we have complied with all applicable environmental health and safety (EHS) laws, regulations and requirements across our business activities in all countries in which we operate.
• Our selection of suppliers, business partners and contractors puts into consideration their ability to run safe and environmentally responsible operations.
Our Commitment to Anti- Slavery
• We have committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business.
Our Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• We ensure that all health and safety hazards and incidents are promptly reported and investigated and that appropriate control measures are implemented to eliminate or minimize the risk of recurrence.
Our Commitment to Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR)
• We respond to emergencies swiftly and effectively with the foremost goals of preserving life, protecting the organization’s property and restoring day to day operations as quickly as possible.
• We react effectively to a major incident directly affecting the business so that it can, as is reasonably practicable, continue to provide essential services in the event of an emergency.
Environmental Conservation
We are committed to increasing our customer’s knowledge and ability to mitigate the impact of climate change through the use of innovation and modern technology that is environmentally safe.
We are constantly improving our commitment to working with local businesses and our partners towards the protection and safeguarding of the environment by choosing sustainable methods of development.
We will use our professionalism and technical expertise through our exceptional staff and local trading connections to select the best solutions for our customers and deliver cost effective, profitable business solutions, which also safeguard the local environment, communities, and the planet.
Technical Know How
We strive to provide timely and technologically advanced solutions that ensure growth and sustainability for businesses in East Africa. We are proudly engaged with our customers and invest in bringing new services to them and enriching the lives of our communities.
Our greatest asset is rooted in diverse local knowledge and putting people and communities’ interests first and foremost.
Motivated by our passion for empowering people, coupled with a pioneering spirit of introducing new, cutting-edge technologies and knowledge, we are proud of our business which has garnered technical expertise in the technology and innovations sector. We have guided and managed projects across our region ranging from major airports, malls, commercial buildings as well as small, medium and large enterprises.
Technological Advancement
Against contemporary challenges such as lack of adequate infrastructure, climate change, terrorism and insufficient information knowledgebase; we thrive in delivering our service to fast-changing and often challenging markets. Our promise is to offer turnkey solutions for worker’s safety, business resilience, digitization processes, response agility, and product sustainability.
As we experience a rise in insecurity globally, the need to keep businesses, public places, institutions of learning and other facilities safe is of paramount importance.
Our solutions offer increased worker and property safety through the provision of modern, state of the art safety equipment. Our building management systems ensures that facilities operate optimally with the aid of modern technology achieved through our years of partnership with globally renowned suppliers.
Exceptional Ethical Standards
We do everything we can to ensure that our impact on society is positive and benefits the wider community as well as the businesses environment in which we operate.
Our Commitment to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
- We ensure that we have complied with all applicable environmental health and safety (EHS) laws, regulations and requirements across our business activities in all countries in which we operate.
- Our selection of suppliers, business partners and contractors puts into consideration their ability to run safe and environmentally responsible operations.
Our Commitment to Anti- Slavery
- We have committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business.
Our commitment to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- We ensure that all health and safety hazards and incidents are promptly reported and investigated and that appropriate control measures are implemented to eliminate or minimize the risk of recurrence.
Our commitment to Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR)
- We respond to emergencies swiftly and effectively with the foremost goals of preserving life, protecting the organization’s property and restoring day to day operations as quickly as possible.
- We react effectively to a major incident directly affecting the business so that it can, as is reasonably practicable, continue to provide essential services in the event of an emergency.