Lubricants & Grease

Blue Chip Lubricants (Pty) Ltd manufactures, markets and distributes specialised, high performance and general lubricants locally. The business commenced operating in 1983 and focused on the supply of lubricants mostly to the mining industry. Over the years we have expanded our range to include a wide range of specialised greases, Industrial Gear Oils, Hydraulic Oils, Motor Oils and Solvent Based Degreasers. Our specialised products are designed to reduce losses in areas where environmental conditions such as excessive water, dust, heat and severe operating conditions coupled with a difficulty in re-lubrication exists. Since the business is a small/medium sized business we offer personalised service and outstanding quality products. We are widely known for our excellent service which can extend to week-ends / public holidays or whenever emergency stock is needed. Blue Chip Lubricants (Pty) Ltd was established in 1983, only buying and selling grease at the core of its business. Today, with over 35 years’ industry experience and technical expertise, Blue Chip Lubricants (Pty) Ltd is amongst the best in its field. We are the distributor of Q8Oils. Q8Oils is part of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), ranked as the world’s 7th largest oil company in the world. Our wide range of products include specialized and general purpose greases, automotive and industrial oils, cleaning and cutting fluids and many more. We give our international partners the added service of blending and distribution of your products into the African market.

We recognize our responsibilities to the safety and health of the environment, our customers, our employees and the local community. We are committed to comply with all relevant environmental, health and safety legislation at local, regional, national and global levels. It is of utmost importance to continually improve environmental performance through appropriate initiatives, controls, and the training of employees, contractors and customers. Our aim is to minimize adverse impacts on the environment and to protect the population without compromising the integrity of our products and service.

Importers, exporter and stockists of a wide range of top quality Motor oils, grease and lubricants in Nairobi and a leading distributors of all kinds of oils and greases for various applications. The Chequered flag is a 4x4 Auto service centre and a car hire service provider, based in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. We are also a certified distributor of the world's best selling asset and vehicle tracking device,Tramigo™. We specialise in vehicle tune up, car tracking, and we also sell equipment for 4x4 vehicles.Our workshop and car hire centre is located along Ngong road opposite the St Christopher's school, Karen.We repair all types of vehicles, although our main business derives from repair of four-wheel drives and other large family cars. We also maintain our own fleet of hire cars.Our car hire services aim to be as convinient as possible, and the majority of our clients are private inividuals and corporations.We are a service provider for the insurance industry in giving alternative means of transport while a client is involved ina road accident. Our cars are meticulously maintained, clean and reliable.We deliver our cars to the clients door step as long as it is easily assessable an conviniently located. Our car hire slogan is "YOU CALL, WE DELIVER"The Chequered Flag 4x4 centre is a state of the art garage and workshop. The craftmanship and the personel in charge of this centre have all it takes to get your suv or your 4x4 utility vehicle running like its new.Whatever the problem is, we will fix it and assure you of value added services, in that case, you end up paying more than you even bargained for.With our amazing discounts on our 4x4 service and repairs, why look else where, when you can get all this at the chequered flag?

Prime Fuels (K) Ltd is a leading supplier of oils and petroleum products in East Africa and has one of the most well established distribution network in Africa.  Established under the leadership of Asif Abdulla, Primefuels is recognised as a trustworthy and professional logistics supplier provider of bulk liquid, dry cargo and petroleum supply, to various markets in the East Africa region. Although there are numerous players in the oil industry, Primefuels is unique because we enjoy the distinction of being the only company in the region which has significant footprint together with major assets and skilled expertise for both road and rail routes. We began our endeavour with a modest quantity of 6 International Maritime Organization (IMO) tanks in the Kenyan territory. In the year 2001, Primefuels expanded services in Tanzania. Since then, the company has come a long way. Presently, we have a large fleet of 340 trucks and trailers in addition to 250 IMO and LPG tanks. And this fleet is capably managed by our strong team of professionals. From central hubs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Mombasa, Kenya Primefuels has concentrated on the development of four (4) trans-national supply and distribution channels in the East/Central Africa region: Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) -> Lake Victoria –> Uganda -> Rwanda/DR Congo Dar es Salaam -> Zambia –> DR Congo -> Malawi Mombasa (Kenya) -> Kampala –> Rwanda –> Eastern DR Congo and South Sudan Beira (Mozambique) -> Zambia –> Zimbabwe -> DR Congo -> Malawi Lubricants Exclusive contract to supply Vivo Lubricants to Kibali Gold Mine (Randgold Resources) in Eastern DRC. We supply staffing, warehousing, dispensing and Vendor Managed Inventory at the mine site. Business Development and Distributorship agreement with Vivo Lubricants in DRC, South Sudan, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Speciality in house expertise in mining lubricants applications and management. Aviation Since 2012 Primefuels has been operating the aircraft fuel facility at Mtwara airport in Tanzania. Our service is complete and jet A1 fuel is supplied direct to the customer’s aircraft from our own dedicated storage and ground handling facility at the airport. Our plan now is to leverage our expertise and regulatory status to roll out this service to mid-size and remote airports throughout the region, which have traditionally been under serviced by the large players in the aviation fuelling market. Using our portable storage technology we can also set up temporary aviation solution to the customer. Supply Fully licensed and approved to import and supply both local and transit products from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Destination markets covered include Kenya, Uganda, Eastern DRC, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi and Southern DRC. Our logistics capabilities and asset base plus our commitment to safety give customers assurance of supply reliability, product integrity, and safety.

Hashi Energy is one of the oldest oil companies in Kenya and has grown over the years to become a leading importer and exporter of refined petroleum products in East and Central Africa region. EIM Solutions Implemented and supports SAP Business One at Hashi Empex Ltd. Hashi Group is one of the leading importers, marketers & distributors of bulk Jet A1, Diesel, Gasoline, Kerosene, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), AF Gas and Bitumen. Providing quality fuel products of international standards to the Eastern, Central & Horn of Africa regions. With tested and proven supply chain capabilities and logistics. Fuels Hashi Group markets and distributes a range of products including diesel (AGO), heavy fuel oil (HFO), jet fuel A1 (JET), Petroleum (PMS) and illuminating kerosene (KER). The Hashi Group terminal is connected to KPC and KPRL. The products are then delivered to it’s retail service stations, bulk customers (industrial and large commercial customers) and to independent retailers under supply contract sales arrangements. LPG Hashi Group (HEL) first ventured into the LPG business as a distributor for Kenol Kobil, which was then the largest LPG distributor in the market. HEL’s own LPG business was established in 2010 with a depot and filing facility in Mombasa. This was followed by the opening of a depot and filing facility in Nairobi in 2012. In 2013, Hashi Group ventured into retail LPG focusing on the filling of cylinders. Turn Key Solutions Hashi Group prides itself in providing clients with Turnkey solutions; being able to build, operate and transfer sites to the client. We currently provide a Turnkey operation to NGO in the DRC. Hashi Group also has the capability to subcontract companies that have the experience on the ground and manage them to ensure that the client is satisfied. Hashi Energy (Kenya) supplies a full range of petroleum products namely Premium motor spirit (Super); Regular motor spirit; Automotive gas oil (Diesel); Illuminating Kerosene; JET A1; Fuel Oils 180 CST and 125 CST; Industrial diesel oils or furnace oils; Bulk LPG; Bitumen (Bulk 80/100, 60/70 and drummed 80/100, Cutbacks -MC30). With almost 3 decades of experience, Hashi Group has grown into a leading integrated solution provider focusing on turnkey solutions. It is our vision that with the continued support from partners & clients we will be able to build an even stronger portfolio of services and products to meet and exceed the ever-growing demands for more innovative solutions across Africa. Hashi Energy’s operations extend from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Southern Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, Mauritius and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hashi Energy and her subsidiaries employ a total workforce of 500, with growth rate of 5-10% per annum. Although a majority of our workforce is in Kenya, our outlay regions are growing at an equally fast pace. At Hashi we believe in the future of Africa, and that is the reason why we invest in each region.