Basic Information & History
Field Details
Full Name Abubaker Technical Services and General Supplies Limited (ATSGSL)
Year Established / Registration Registered in 2002 under number 52003 by the Registrar of Companies of Uganda
Headquarters / Main Yard Plot 1508 Kigombya-Mukono (about 22 km from Kampala city centre along Kampala–Jinja Road)
Quarry / Materials Sites Owns a granite rock quarry in Mayilikiti, Nakaseke District (area ~161,120 sq m)
Founder / Leadership Founded by Hajji Juma Kalema Kutakulimuuki, who remains in leadership
Contact / Address P.O. Box 29087, Kampala, Uganda
Business Domains & Services

ATSGSL operates primarily in civil engineering and construction. Key lines of work include:

Road works / Infrastructure – road construction (paved and unpaved), rehabilitation, maintenance, drainage works, bridges.

Precast / Concrete Products – manufacturing precast concrete products in various dimensions.

General Supplies / Materials – sourcing and supplying construction materials from their quarry.

Solar Street Lighting – sole agent for “Silver Sun” solar manufacturing brand in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.

Other Construction Services – building construction, renovations, and drainage systems.

The company reports having constructed over 80 km of tarmac roads, 300 km of gravel roads, and installed more than 600 solar street lights since 2014.

Scale, Workforce & Projects

Staffing – employs around 600 staff.

Clients / Contracts – clients include the Uganda National Roads Authority, Kampala Capital City Authority, Ministry of Works, and World Bank–funded projects in regions such as Hoima, Fort Portal, and Mbarara.

Financial / Output – past reports show turnover above UGX 40 billion and significant tax contributions. They have completed more than 80 km of tarmac road in recent years, with additional contracts pending.

Strengths, Strategy & Positioning

Vertical Integration – ownership of a quarry and supply chain gives cost and material control advantages.

Investment in Equipment – acquisition of an asphalt plant and crusher, expanding operational capacity.

Ethical & Reliable Reputation – emphasizes integrity, supplier trust, and timely payments.

Regional Reach – while based in Uganda, they operate as a solar lighting agent across multiple East African countries.