Our Story & Our Purpose
Jos' Hansen is an industry leader in providing practical solutions for Human health, Animal health, Crop science, and Environmental science. We specialize in sourcing, procurement, provision, installation, and ongoing support, ensuring our clients receive turnkey solutions tailored to their specific needs.
A century in motion
Founded in Hamburg, Germany
Established as a trading company through a network of partners, anchored in German engineering excellence.
First African Subsidiary
Jos' Hansen established its first subsidiary in Africa in Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenyatta National Hospital
Provided engineering services and equipping of the facility.
Jos Hansen (Ghana) Ltd.
Subsidiary established in Accra, Ghana.
Jos Hansen (Malawi) Ltd.
Subsidiary established in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Jos Hansen (Rwanda) Ltd.
Subsidiary established in Kigali, Rwanda.
Becoming Truly African
Strategic transition toward African operational ownership under the philosophy that Africa should increasingly be run by Africans.
CyberKnife Milestone
Supplied and commissioned CyberKnife S7 and cancer treatment equipment at Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital.
Our Values
Reliability
A name you can trust. Our solutions are dependable and professionally executed.
Efficiency
We operate with precision, ensuring rapid and effective delivery.
Satisfaction
Your success is our priority. We tailor solutions to meet your unique needs.
Tailor-Made Solutions
We invest time in understanding your requirements to deliver customized, high-impact solutions.
A vision rooted in Africa
Benard W. Njoroge
Benard W. Njoroge serves as the Group President for Jos' Hansen Life Science Limited. He provides strategic direction and a vision for Jos Hansen to become the preferred turnkey solutions partner in Africa through innovative and sustainable technology.
A dedicated Pan-Africanist, Mr Njoroge believes in transforming Africa by positively impacting lives with sustainable technology and solutions.
He has pioneered the introduction of CyberKnife oncology equipment and smart meter technology in Kenya. Mr. Njoroge has also been instrumental in empowering youth by providing employment and educational opportunities. He is committed to improving their lives through mentorship initiatives, creating a positive impact on society and the economies in which he operates.
David Kabeberi, FCPA(K)
David Kabeberi, FCPA(K), serves as Group Board Chairman of Jos' Hansen Life Science Limited, providing governance leadership across the Group's Pan-African operations.
A Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya, he brings extensive financial governance, risk oversight, and corporate stewardship experience to the boardroom.
Our Vision
To enhance lives in Africa through the deployment of innovative, preventive and curative life sciences solutions across the continent and to bridge the gap between industry pioneers and local stakeholders to foster transformative solutions.
Our Mission
To reduce the burden of disease in Africa by providing accessible, innovative medical, agricultural and environmental science technologies. With a strong presence across the continent and strategic alliances with leading global manufacturers, we facilitate seamless access to advanced life sciences solutions.
Building safer ecosystems through the One Health approach
At Jos' Hansen Life Science Limited, sustainability is at the heart of our operations. Through the One Health Approach, we integrate human, animal, and environmental health to create safer ecosystems while eliminating adverse environmental impact.
One Health Approach
We integrate human, animal, and environmental health to create safer ecosystems while eliminating adverse environmental impact — recognising that the health of people, animals, and the planet are inseparable.
Environmental Footprint
Operationally, we minimise our footprint through responsible procurement, lifecycle management of equipment (including orphaned-equipment programmes), and partnerships with manufacturers committed to lower-impact production.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
An African-led organisation that invests in local talent, mentorship for young professionals, and employment opportunities across the nine markets we serve.
Solutions designed to improve quality of life and develop economies.
Top quality, reliable delivery, and a clear promise: only what we can deliver, agreements as binding, and full compliance in every transaction.
Market-Specific Solutions
Efficient, tailored solutions aligned to each customer's needs. Quality is essential — it is what makes us a pacesetter.
Gateway to Africa
Strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers, backed by deep knowledge of the African market — an integral bridge connecting global makers to the continent.
Turnkey Solutions
Sourcing, procurement, installation, training and ongoing support — end-to-end execution from a single accountable partner.
Ten countries. One heritage.
From the Hamburg holding company to the Nairobi operational hub, our presence across Africa was built one subsidiary at a time over seven decades.
Hamburg-based holding company of the Jos' Hansen Group — overseeing project management, risk management and quality assurance across the Group's entities since 1919.
Hamburg, Germany — Founding home of the Jos' Hansen Group GmbH (1919).
The journey into Africa began in Nairobi in July 1953. Today the Kenya office is the Regional Hub and Group Operational HQ following the 2021 transition of the Group's regional operations to Africa.
P.O. Box 30196 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Jos Hansen (EA) Ltd. Baba Dogo Road, Ruaraka.
+254 722 666 607
kenya@joshansen.com
Established in 1960, the Uganda subsidiary delivers solutions across the country's diverse economy, working closely with partners to ensure measurable customer benefit.
P.O. Box 2333, Bugolobi, Plot 27, Bandali Rise, Kampala
+256-41-425 13 24 / 25
uganda@joshansen.com
Founded in 1961 and a long-standing contributor to Ethiopia's infrastructure — equipping the Health, Research and Education sectors with specialised technical solutions.
P.O. Box 1501, Lideta Sub-City, Kebele 05, House No. 437, Addis Abeba
+251-11-275 72 70
ethiopia@joshansen.com
Founded in 1963 with deep capability across Mining & Energy, Healthcare, Industrial Manufacturing and Water. The Zambian operation also seeded Water Engineering Company in 1974 for turnkey water projects.
P.O. Box 31104, 32 D Leopards Lane, Off Leopards Hill Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka
zambia@joshansen.com
Established in 1965, the Tanzania subsidiary is a leading provider of water pumps, water-engineering solutions, industrial vacuum pumps and geophysical survey equipment.
P.O. Box 9521, Holland House, Ohio Street, Dar-es-Salaam
+255-22-211 29 48
tanzania@joshansen.com
Established in 1982. The Group sees long-term growth potential in Ghana — one of Africa's fastest-growing economies — and continues to expand its Sub-Saharan footprint from this base.
P.O. Box 15714, Accra North
+233-302-77 89 04
ghana@joshansen.com
Established in 1996 to deliver superstructure waterworks: borehole drilling and equipping, water distribution systems, power generation facilities, civil works and exploration.
P.O. Box 262, Off Paul Kagame Road, Lilongwe
+265-1-758 565
malawi@joshansen.com
The Rwanda office serves the Great Lakes region with the Group's full portfolio of life sciences and engineering solutions.
Centary House, 8 KN4 Avenue, Kigali
+250 788 411 423
The DRC office in Kinshasa anchors Jos' Hansen's presence in Central Africa.
70 Av. Des Batetela, Kinshasa, The Democratic Republic of Congo
+243 900 888 888