For over 60 years, we have been serving Kenya and Africa at large with tailored business solutions in the technology, aviation and energy sectors. Wilken has and continues to play a key role in the development of the technology sector in Kenya, having introduced cutting edge technology and global technology partners into the Kenyan and African market.
- Year- 1962
- Year- 1985
- Year- 1992
- Year- 2010
- Year- 2020
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A 1962 COMPANY
A 1962 COMPANY
Founded in 1962 as an air charter and telecommunications business. Wilken became the first company to operate international passenger scheduled flights in Kenya. In the 1970’s the then shareholders, Mr. Bruce McKenzie, a prominent figure in the Government of Kenya, and Mr. Keith Savage, divided the company into two, Wilken Air and Wilken Telecommunications. They sold Wilken Air to Cooper Motors, who later on in 2012 sold it to DAC Aviation, and retained Wilken Telecommunications, which operated as a licensed supplier of telecommunications equipment. Wilken thrived in a sector monopolized by the then Kenya Post and Telecommunications Limited (KP&T) setting up the first satellite earth station in Kenya and rose to be the supplier of choice for telecommunications equipment in the sector.
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Alternative Energy Business
Alternative Energy Business
In 1985, Wilken setup up an alternative energy business, Wilken Solar now known as Wilken Energy. Wilken Energy is the pioneer of Solahart closed circuit systems and a major supplier of solar equipment and accessories in the East African region.
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A Regional African Telecommunications Company
A Regional African Telecommunications Company
In the 1990s Wilken looked to build up a strategic position in the vital areas of Telecommunications, Satellite, and Internet Services. This included removing the risk of operating in one country, Kenya thus expanding into Tanzania and Uganda by strategically investing in telecom licenses to become a VSAT and Internet service provider. Kenya and the East African region at large have achieved significant growth since 2001, which has led to a positive effect on Wilken. The company has continued to affirm its position in the East African market by expanding its market awareness, service offerings and strengthening its internal structures and business processes.
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A Return Back To Our Aviation Roots
A Return Back To Our Aviation Roots
Wilken Aviation became the first company to operate international passenger scheduled flights in Kenya and has since built its experience to serve the most demanding customers all around the world. In 2010, a strategic decision was made to increase investment in the aviation business as a result of the growth and development of Kenya and Africa’s aviation industry which has seen increased regional and intra Africa trade and investment in aviation infrastructure such as airports and airstrips.
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Infrastructure (ICT), Healthcare, Energy
Infrastructure (ICT), Healthcare, Energy
The Kenya Government and African Governments focus is on infrastructure, healthcare, and energy. Wilken continues to play its role in building and supporting ICT infrastructure, providing healthcare engineering services, and green energy. Wilken is developing a cross-country fiber network, maintaining countrywide healthcare equipment and playing its role in climate change through its green energy solutions.