Mechanical/HVAC

CEIL AT A GLANCE

70+ Years of Excellence
458+ Completed Projects
14+ Countries
1126+ Skilled Professionals
OUR HISTORY

A Legacy of Engineering Excellence Since 1951

As a private family-owned business, Central Electricals International Limited's base was founded in 1951. From humble beginnings as Central Electric House, located in Mombasa, Kenya, CEIL has now grown into a multi-national fully-integrated electrical contractor of choice. With three generations and over seven decades of experience and employing the best skill set and resources, we aim to provide the best integrated Building Services and Infrastructure Solutions. CEIL has continued to grow its client base and expand, managing larger and more complex jobs, while retaining its core values and service.
Over this time the company has also expanded internationally and positioned itself in new market segments. We have our vision set to deepen our market foot-print in the countries we operate in and expand into other promising markets within Africa. We are proud of our values, ethics and culture which are at the heart of our company and set the standards for how we operate. Our business is driven by the needs of our clients, our partners and our people.

CEIL is an Electrical & Associated works Contracting & Facility Management company with well-established and regional offices in: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Congo & South Sudan.
From our Head Office & regional Head offices, we have also executed projects in Somalia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Zambia, Congo & Liberia and have tendered for several projects in many countries in Africa and Beyond. CEIL have diversified and extensive experience in having successfully completed a multitude of major projects across several sectors, which include: Power Stations, Substations, Rural Electrification, Generator Installations, PV Installations, Shopping Centers, Industries/Factories, Hyper-markets, Educational Institutions (Universities & Schools), Embassies, Hotels, Resorts, Hospitals, Commercial Buildings, Street Lighting, Airports, Residential Estates, Railway Stations, Industries, Fuel Depots, Fuel Stations, Data Centers, Water Pumping Stations amongst others.

Our Journey

Seven Decades of Powering Africa

1951
Central Electric House founded by H.S. Meghji (MSA) in Mombasa, Kenya.
1961
M.S. Meghji joins his father, bringing new vision to the business.
1991
Central Electric House transitions into Central Electricals International Limited (CEIL MSA).
1993
Central Electricals International Limited (CEIL) Uganda established.
1994
CEIL Tanzania established.
1995
CEIL, originally based in Mombasa, moved its headquarter to Nairobi, Kenya.
2001
CEIL Rwanda established.
2012
CEIL South Sudan established.
2019
CEIL Zambia established.
2021 — 70 Years
CEIL celebrates 70 years of powering Africa.
2022
CEIL Congo established.
The Journey Continues
WHERE WE ARE

Our Regional
Footprint

From East Africa to Central Africa and beyond, CEIL operates across the continent, delivering integrated engineering, infrastructure, and solar energy solutions that support sustainable growth for communities, businesses, and institutions in Africa’s most dynamic markets.

Kenya Tanzania Uganda Rwanda DR Congo South Sudan Somalia Zambia Zimbabwe
CEIL Africa Presence Map