South Africa, 1st January 2018 - is proud to announce that Unicorn Sales and Services  has been appointed as sole distributor in East Africa for the following countries Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan taking effect as of 01 January 2018.

East African forecourts are already familiar with Gilbarco Veeder - Root equipment, as it has been installed over a number of years with several commercial success stories in the region. The distribution agreement will enable Unicorn’s end customers in East Africa market (Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan) to be supported by a countrywide sales and service organization with a proven track record in service and installation.

Banda Jabu, Distribution Director Middle East and Africa, says, “We are delighted with the continued success of our partner Unicorn in East Africa. Unicorn &Gilbarco have provided proven solutions to this market for a number of years. Unicorn Sales and Services Ltd is widely regarded as one of the leading solutions providers in East African market, and we feel they are an organization that matches the ambitions and professionalism of Gilbarco Veeder Root in their activities. Our agreement  renewal demonstrates Gilbarco’s commitment to Sub-Sahara Africa. We feel that customers in the region will benefit from a quality set of products that will be installed and supported by one of the region’s most renowned service providers.”

Unicorn Sales and Services Ltd was established in 1990 in Nairobi, Kenya, in the year 2001 they opened an office in Uganda, Kampala and 2013 they opened an Office in Rwanda, Kigali. Over the past two decade Unicorn have been selling, distributing, installing, commissioning and service a wide range of petroleum transferring, metering and dispensing equipment in East Africa Region. The subsidiaries have a longstanding track record in the local markets and will further improve and strengthen Gilbarco’s position in East Africa Region market.

The Board Chairman of Unicorn Group, Kiran Roshania says, "We are very satisfied to be appointed Gilbarco's sole distributor in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. A number of international competitors have been present in the East Africa market over the last few decades. But, the signals from the market are very clear - the combination of high quality Gilbarco products and Unicorn's extensive experience and competence in respect to sales, installation and service throughout the whole region has all the necessary prerequisites to be a success”.