Ouru Superstores Limited Ownership and Net Worth of the Mogaka Family

Ouru Superstores Limited is a prosperous Kenyan general wholesaler company with a broad range of highly discounted products. The business is a people’s choice with a variety of products and services.

The blue and red-themed Ouru Superstore is widespread in southwestern parts of Kenya. Its warehouses are stocked with a variety of products ranging from construction materials to foodstuff. Even better are gainful after-sale services.

10 Untold Facts about Ouru Superstores Limited

Most retailers rely on Ouru stores in their restocking routine. The business is both cost-friendly and accessible for all.

These 10 rare facts about Ouru superstores says it all from three decades ago.

1. Mr Kennedy Mogaka is the founding executive

Mr Kennedy Nyakundi Mogaka is the chief executive officer at Ouru Superstores Ltd.  

In addition, he is a lead co-founder of this prestigious business hub which continues to stand the test of time.

2. Ouru Super Stores started in 1991

Ouru brothers who previously lived in the United States of American started Uhuru Discount Centre upon returning to Kenya in 1991.

Mr Ken Mogaka played a key role in incorporated Uhuru Discount Center in downtown Bosongo.

Reputable sources allege that the business grew steadily until about 2002 when propaganda drivers started associating it with Uhuru Kenyatta.

For the record, Uhuru had just won the endorsement of Daniel Arap Moi for the presidential race but was still infamous in the Gusii region.

A change of name to Ouru Discount Centre was, therefore, necessary for the sake of protecting the brand.

3. Ouru Discount Centre rebranded in 2004

The business changed its name from Ouru Discount Centre to Ouru Superstores Ltd on April 8, 2004.

With the change of name came more opportunities and a greater potential of increasing the scale of operation.

4. Ouru Super Store is a family business

The Mogaka family own more shares in Ouru Superstores and enjoy a greater representation within the executive committee.

To illustrate this point, Mr Kennedy Mogaka is CEO while his sister Irene Mogaka is an operations manager and Lucy M. Mogaka is the managing director.

Besides, Ken’s brother Zablon Mogaka and wife Esther Kemuma Mogaka are alleged shareholders.

Elsewhere, elder brother Mogambi Mogaka is the owner of Ouru Power near Kisii Hotel.

5. Ouru stores has at least 5 branches

Ouru owned stores are accessible in Kisii, Homabay, Migori, Nyamira, and Bomet counties.

These stores are mushrooming fast and may soon take over the national space in dealerships and wholesale supplies.

6. Ouru Superstore headquarters are in Kisii

Bosongo is home to Ouru Superstore with multiple outlets in town. The main office is within Ouru Complex, first floor, along Moi Avenue.

The commonest Ouru hyper store sits next to Huduma Centre Kisii Town. There is also another go down within Industrial area in Bosongo.

7. Ouru product range from hardware to foodstuff

There is everything you need under one roof at Ouru Superstores. The wholesaler is also a retailer with a welcoming product range.

In the stores are hardware products such as iron sheets, cement, nails, metal, and fittings. Equally, there are farm input products as well as foodstuff.

8. Ouru Superstore provides value for money

Ouru Stores have long enjoyed a monopoly in the wholesale business since entering the market about 30 years ago.

Good customer relations and discounted prices are some of the reasons why Ouru Superstore dominates the local market.

9. The superstore offers excellent after-sale services

Customers with an account on www.ourusuperstores.com can shop and request deliveries within a few clicks.

Ouru Superstore branded vehicles are good for those transporting bulky orders. Real-time customer support is part of the reasons why customers keep returning to the store.

10. Ouru Superstore is a leading employer

Ouru Superstores Limited has employed hundreds of professional and casual workers in the region.

Most job vacancies fall under the sales and marketing departments. There are also occasional adverts seeking professional service providers.

Ouru Power ownership

Mogambi Mogaka is the CEO of the popular Ouru Power Limited located opposite Choma Choma Zone and next Neilan Furniture in Kisii town.

The youthful Mogambi is truly an inspiration to several upcoming investors in Bosongo.

Mogaka family background

The swanky Mogambi Mogaka is a blood brother to Ouru Superstores operations manager, Irene Mogaka and CEO Mr Ken Nyakundi Mogaka.

He is an associate Mechanical Engineer from Andrews University where he schooled between 1975 and 1977.

In 1977, Mogaka enrolled at Tuskegee University for a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Auburn University accepted Mogaka between 1979 and 1980 for a Masters’ of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

In 1983, Mogaka graduated with a Management MBA from Butler University.

Mogambi Mogaka career history

Mogaka started his career journey at Cummins Engine Company Inc. He remained in the organization for 10 years in the following ranks.

• 1981 – 1985: Research Engineer in charge of Low Emissions Diesel Engines Research and Development
• 1985 – 1987: Senior Engineer in charge of Small Engine Research and Development
• 1987 – 1991: Technical Advisor in charge of Advanced Product Development of Heavy-Duty Engines

Mogaka’s ten years in the technical service industry rewarded him with hands-on experience.

Apart from general supplies, the firm manufactures torch batteries branded Kingpower.

La Serena Hotel premises owner

Mogambi Mogaka leased his Ksh 50 million home to two doctors, George and Victor.

The two medics turned Mogambi’s former residence into a well-furnished hotel along the busy Kisii-Migori Road.

La Serena Hotel Owners Dr. George Linto and Dr Victor Moseti hired Cyprian Maranga to manage the facility.

Ouru Power contacts

Ouru Realtors Ltd

Ouru Realtors Ltd is a branch specializing in real estate operations on behalf of Ouru Superstores.

The latter handles all the company’s real estate needs to ensure sustainable asset growth.

Apart from LA Serena properties, the family owns Twin Towers and Uhuru Plaza buildings in Kisii town.

Ouru Superstores contacts

Top facts about Ouru Power and Ouru Superstores Limited confirm that the business is unlimited. Success is evident in their customer loyalty and ballooning warehouses.

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