Financing Sustainable Growth Across East Africa
We partner with governments, businesses, and investors to finance transformative projects that create lasting economic impact.
Trusted by leading institutions across the region
A trusted partner in East Africa's economic transformation
For over a decade, Zaviku Group has been at the heart of East Africa's development finance journey — mobilising capital, structuring complex projects, and standing alongside the region's governments, entrepreneurs and communities.
Headquartered in Kampala with a presence in Toronto, we blend deep regional expertise with global investor standards. Our mandate is simple: finance the projects that move East Africa forward — from expressways and solar parks to agri-processing hubs and SME growth facilities.
Every investment we make is screened against a rigorous ESG framework, because we believe development impact and financial discipline are not in tension — they are inseparable.
- USD 2.4B active financing portfolio across six East African countries
- Deep local presence since 2014 with offices in Kampala and Toronto
- Integrated ESG framework applied to every investment decision
- Blended-finance expertise that mobilises commercial capital at scale
Industries We Finance
Seven specialised financing divisions, one integrated platform — covering the sectors that define East Africa's growth story.
Featured Projects
A selection of transformative investments delivering measurable economic, social and environmental impact across the region.
Sustainability at Our Core
Environmental, social and governance considerations are not an add-on — they are built into every stage of our investment process. From climate-screening at origination to impact measurement through to exit, we hold ourselves to the standards expected of a world-class development finance institution.
Why Choose Zaviku Group
Four reasons sponsors, governments and investors choose us as their long-term development finance partner.
Regional Leadership
A decade of financing East Africa's most transformative projects, with deep local presence and global standards.
Trusted Partnership
We structure, not just lend — working alongside sponsors and governments from concept to operation.
Sustainability First
ESG and climate considerations are integrated into every investment decision we make.
Local Expertise, Global Network
East-African roots with a global investor and DFI network that mobilises capital at scale.
What Our Partners Say
Governments, sponsors and entrepreneurs on what it means to build with Zaviku Group.
“Zaviku Group was more than a financier — they were a true partner. Their structuring expertise turned a stalled project into a flagship corridor that is transforming regional trade.”
“Their understanding of East African agriculture is unmatched. The financing and technical support we received helped us double processing capacity and link thousands of farmers to export markets.”
“As a woman entrepreneur, access to growth capital had always been a barrier. Zaviku's women's enterprise window believed in our numbers and our vision, and our business has never looked back.”
Latest News & Insights
Perspectives from our team on development finance, climate capital and East Africa's growth story.
Let's finance what comes next.
Partner with Zaviku Group to turn transformative projects into lasting impact across East Africa.