East African Holding (EAH) is one of Ethiopia’s most respected and influential business groups, with a legacy spanning more than a century.
The group traces its origins back to 1891, when the founding family established a trading enterprise that would eventually evolve into today’s diversified industrial group. Over the decades, EAH has played a central role in Ethiopia’s economic development, expanding into FMCG, real estate, agriculture and agro‑processing, cement and construction materials, distribution, and logistics.
As the group grew, so did its commitment to innovation and sustainability. In line with Ethiopia’s industrialisation goals, EAH began exploring ways to reduce reliance on imported fuels and lower the carbon footprint of its operations, particularly in cement production. This strategic shift took shape in 2014, marking the beginning of a long‑term effort to identify and develop cleaner, locally sourced industrial energy solutions.
Over the past ten years, the teams that would later form Panafrique Green Energy have led and contributed to numerous technical and financial feasibility studies in collaboration with regional authorities and international organisations. These studies helped determine which alternative fuels and technologies could best serve Ethiopian industries while supporting the country’s broader ambition for clean, sustainable industrial growth.
This groundwork ultimately paved the way for the establishment of Panafrique Green Energy PLC, created to carry forward this vision and implement scalable, locally rooted green‑industry solutions for Ethiopia’s future.
