About Us
Founded in 2019, Crested Crane Connections (UK) Ltd’s vision is to act as a link or bridge for foreign companies or businesses whose ownership would be interested in setting up trade or investment ventures in East Africa.
Directors of Crested Crane Connections are members of a Pan African Entrepreneur’s Group which has over 200 members from various countries in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. Membership of this group helps us to network for business opportunities in the whole regions. Clients can count on our support if they have any interest in entering the markets in East, Central and South Africa.
Why Crested Crane Connections?
We have strong connections with the UK Department of Business and Trade, the British Consulates in Uganda and Kenya and Governments and the private sector in the region. This gives us a better position in dealing with interested UK based Companies who are planning or who have decided to enter the East African Market.
Our Vision
Our vision as a Company is to be a reliable and dependable partner in business expansion in and across East Africa.
Our Mission
Our Company supports Enterprises to expand successfully in East Africa by providing useful advice on effective strategy , planning and implementation.
Our Purpose
Crested Crane Connections UK Ltd was founded in 2019 with the objective to contribute to the growth of the East Africa business market by bringing great business opportunities from around the world.
Meet Our Visionary Directors
Our directors at Crested Crane Connections bring a wealth of experience and insight into the East African market. Their visionary leadership and deep understanding of regional dynamics ensure that we provide the best guidance and support to help your business thrive in Uganda and beyond. Trust in their expertise to navigate your path to success.
Julius Mugabo
(Co-Director Crested Crane Connections UK Ltd)
Julius Mugabo has been involved in promoting African Trade and Investment since 2013. He divides his time between Kampala-Uganda and Croydon -South London in the UK.
From his base in Kampala Uganda, he is able to assist foreign clients from UK and from elsewhere who are interested in establishing business ventures in any of the East African Community Countries ( Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo.
His vision about trade and investment started in 2013 when he spearheaded formation of AfriTrade & Invest Consultants Ltd. In 2017, AfriTrade & Invest Consultants attracted Libitco BV from the Netherlands to Uganda and the two formed a JV Company in Uganda called Libitco Technical Supplies (U) Ltd. Libitco TSU is currently an active procurement services company operating in Kampala.
In the same vein, in 2019 through AfriTrade & Invest, Julius met Ian Thomas from Hampshire in the UK and the two decided to form Crested Crane Connections.
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Ian Thomas
(Co-Director Crested Crane Connections UK Ltd)
Ian Thomas is a highly experienced International business man, with a first class record in creating organic growth in Export markets across many diverse markets. With wide experience in doing business in Europe, USA and Asia, Ian has run dynamic sales teams in highly technically demanding business environments.
With knowledge gained in manufacturing, process industries, power stations, medical devices and environmental products Ian has an impressive record of success. A further 20 years in consultancy (a fellow of the Institute for Independent Business) has broadened this experience. In addition Ian trains B2B companies in Selling (Entrepreneurship), Negotiation and Management Skills.