Salvo Grima Group of Companies has been appointed as the national distributor for British American Tobacco (BAT) in Rwanda. BAT is the market leader in the country.

The Group has launched a distribution system selling directly to wholesalers and retailers throughout Rwanda. Its operations are based in DP World Logistics Platform in Rwanda’s capital city Kigali, and are being run in collaboration with logistics partner Anco Millena, with a network of nine depots, including four in Kigali and five others in Muhanga, Huye, Kayonza, Musanze and Rubavu.

The Group thanked BAT for their trust and recognised the contribution of the distribution team, logistics partner and new staff in the country in setting up the operation within a short timeframe.

General manager Donat Nsengayire has been appointed to oversee the group’s operations in Rwanda, along with a team of 14 full-time staff members.

Salvo Grima Group is currently operating in eight countries – Malta, the Netherlands, Spain, Cyprus, Tunisia, Libya, Djibouti and Rwanda – specialising in distribution, travel,retail and ship supply. This year marks the group’s 160th anniversary.