Who we are
Our Story
Unleashing Africa’s potential.
Heran Groups works together with companies, forward-thinking entrepreneurs and social changemakers to uplift African economies by creating employment opportunities and driving an impact in the communities it serves.
Ultimately, we see great opportunity for Africa to emerge stronger than ever before and become economically sustainable with its people being upwardly mobile.
Diverse operations. The same commitment to quality.
We are headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and primarily active in South Sudan, Kenya and Angola. Our subsidiaries employ over 500 people.
We are transforming Africa’s economies through operations in our core focus areas:
Manufacturing of diapers and paper products
Real estate development and hospitality
Trade in FMCG and automobiles
Success every step of the way.
We deliver affordable, great value products and services to our customers with the utmost professionalism, consistency and reliability.
We believe in developing trust-based relationships with our customers that unlock mutual success and growth over the long-term.
True Grit. Remarkable returns.
We have an extensive track record of success in pursuing opportunities in markets with high growth and potential.
Our expertise lies in successfully navigating vibrant but sometimes volatile economies—often through partnerships that are innovative and strategic in nature. Our hard-won experience, grit and commitment to quality yields stellar returns on sustainable investments across various lines of business and industries.
Our Timeline
1978
Isayas is born in Keren, Eritrea.
1989
He begins working in his family’s businesses (including the sale of electronics and vehicles, a photo studio and a bakery).
2003
The family’s hospitality, Sarina Hotel, which Isayas was integral in completing, opens.
2007
Isayas moves to South Sudan and begins operating in the construction, real estate and trading sectors.
2011
Construction of Keren, an apartment complex in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, is completed.
2013
Isayas launches his first Kenyan subsidiary focusing on real estate development.
2014
The Heran Group’s headquarters in Dubai opens.
2015
Construction of HERAN Office Block is completed in Juba.
2015
The Group’s manufacturing subsidiary (a producer of diapers and paper products) begins operating in Angola.
2015
HERAN GROUP founded in 2015 is a full-service real
estate organization that provides a customized
menu of high-quality services tailored to all
across the United States.
2016
FMCG import trading begins in Angola.
2017
Kenyan subsidiary selling new and used automobile launches.
2019
20% investment made in an agricultural project (tractor assembly, implements and related accessories) in Angola.
Work with the Heran Group
The company, through its divisions, associates, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in UAE, Angola, Kenya, and Uganda, today focuses on general trading, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.
