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Welcome to Punt Group

Bridging Tradition with Modern Industry

Somalia's leading agro-industrial conglomerate. 4 industrial divisions · 310 employees · 1.5M+ livestock exported · 4,150 kW solar · 137-vehicle fleet. Connecting Africa to the world since 2008.

01 · Who We Are

Somalia's Leading Agro-Industrial Group

PUNT GROUP is a fully integrated trade and agro-industrial conglomerate headquartered in Bosaso & Garowe, Puntland — operating across livestock, marine services, energy, food processing and logistics since 2008.

Founded and led by Karshe Mohamed Said, a Somali-Dutch entrepreneur, PUNT GROUP has grown from a livestock export operation into a diversified industrial group with offices in Somalia, the UAE, Oman, Kenya and Ethiopia.

The group is now executing its most ambitious chapter: the 2026 Integrated Agro-Industrial Master Plan — a $9.8M, 4-division industrial ecosystem on a 100-hectare site combining livestock ranching, meat processing, food manufacturing, animal feed production and 4,150 kW of solar energy generation.

Discover the Master Plan
18+
Years Operating
1.5M+
Livestock Exported
310
Direct Employees
4
Industrial Divisions
$9.8M
2026 Capital Plan
4,150 kW
Combined Solar
137
Fleet Vehicles
100 ha
Industrial Site
02 · Our Divisions

Four Industrial Divisions

A $9.8M integrated agro-industrial ecosystem on 100 hectares — powered by 4,150 kW of solar energy.

Livestock export

01 · Core Agro-Industrial Operations

Livestock · Dairy · Oil · Fodder
100-hectare integrated ranching and processing complex. 12,200 livestock heads (camels, cattle, goats, sheep) combined with a milk powder factory, cold-press oil plant and 40-ha hydro-irrigated fodder farm. 750 kW solar · 145 staff · $4,856,600.

Meat processing facility

02 · Meat Processing Factory

Slaughter · Cold Storage · Export
Industrial-grade halal-certified slaughterhouse with 4 cold storage chambers, vacuum packaging and export-grade distribution. Integrated with the livestock division for full supply chain control. 400 kW solar · 70 staff · $1,319,000.

Animal feed factory

03 · Animal Feed Factory

Feed Mill · Pellets · Distribution
Industrial feed mill producing pelleted and bulk animal feed for the entire PUNT GROUP ecosystem and regional market. Hammer mills, batch mixers, pellet presses. 1.5 MW solar · 48 vehicles · 40 staff · $1,713,000.

Food factory

04 · Food Factory

Processing · Packaging · Export
2,000 m² food-grade certified production facility manufacturing consumer food products for local, regional and export markets. 1.5 MW solar with ESS battery storage for 24/7 operations. 48 vehicles · 55 staff · $1,915,000.

Livestock Export

Camel, goat and sheep export to Middle East markets. Certified quarantine facilities, veterinary inspection and export logistics. Over 1.5M heads exported since 2008.

Marine Services

Ship maintenance, port logistics, maritime security and coordination at Bosaso Port. Partnerships with DP World, Maersk and MSC shipping lines.

Agro-Industrial Processing

Milk powder, cold-press oil, meat processing, animal feed and food manufacturing — 4 integrated production facilities powered by 4,150 kW of solar energy.

Transport & Logistics

137-vehicle fleet with GPS tracking. Freight forwarding, customs clearance, refrigerated transport and last-mile distribution across the Horn of Africa.

Energy & Fuel

Largest fuel depot in Bosaso. Solar energy infrastructure across all facilities. Renewable energy investment in photovoltaic and battery storage systems.

Trade & Import / Export

Importation of essential commodities and export of Somali produce. International trade facilitation linking Puntland to Gulf, Asian and European markets.

03 · Our History

18 Years of Building

From a Bosaso livestock trading house to a 4-division industrial group.

2008

Company Founded

PUNT GROUP established in Bosaso, Puntland with a focus on livestock export and trade services. First export operations begin to Gulf markets.

2010–2015

Livestock Scale-Up

Expanded livestock operations across Puntland. Established veterinary certification protocols and regional market presence in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman.

2016

Energy Division Launch

Constructed and opened the largest fuel depot in Bosaso. Entered the energy sector serving major industrial clients across northern Somalia. Launched marine services and port logistics.

2018–2022

Digital Fleet & Logistics

Implemented GPS digital tracking system across the entire transport fleet. Expanded operations to Kenya and Ethiopia.

2024

1.5M Livestock Milestone

Surpassed 1.5 million heads of livestock exported since founding. Trained over 500 professionals contributing to Puntland's workforce.

2026

Master Plan 2026

Launching $9.8M integrated agro-industrial complex — 4 divisions, 310 employees, 4,150 kW solar, 137 vehicles, 100 hectares of industrial sovereignty.

05 · Energy Infrastructure

4,150 kW Solar — Full Energy Sovereignty

Combined solar capacity powering all four divisions, with ESS battery backup for 24/7 continuous operations.

750 kW · Core Division

Main agro-industrial complex — dairy, oil processing, fodder irrigation and livestock operations.

400 kW · Meat Factory

Powers halal slaughterhouse, 4 cold storage chambers, vacuum packaging and export distribution lines.

1,500 kW · Animal Feed

Largest single solar installation in Puntland — powering the feed mill 24/7 with ESS battery backup.

1,500 kW · Food Factory

Dedicated 1.5 MW array for continuous food production — cold storage, packaging and processing lines.

Transport Fleet

137 Vehicles — GPS Digitally Tracked

34 Refrigerated Trucks · 32 Delivery Vans · 30 Utility & Farm Trucks · 28 Forklifts & Yard · 13 Support

Leadership boardroom
10 · Leadership Team

Management & Board of Directors

The executives and directors steering Punt Group's industrial vision.

Karshe Mohamed Said

Karshe Mohamed Said

Director & Managing Director

Somali-Dutch entrepreneur. Founder of PUNT GROUP, leading the company since 2008 from livestock export into a diversified industrial conglomerate.

Ilhaan Hilowe

Ilhaan Hilowe

Deputy Director

Deputy Director overseeing operational coordination across the group's four divisions and international offices.

Board of Directors

Said Dirie

Said Dirie

Board Member
Guleed Aden Gabiley

Guleed Aden Gabiley

Board Member
Fadumo Jamac Isxaaq

Fadumo Jamac Isxaaq

Board Member
Crisaaq Jamac Derow

Crisaaq Jamac Derow

Board Member
Mursal Clahi Kadiye

Mursal Clahi Kadiye

Board Member
Mohamoud Ali Yusuf

Mohamoud Ali Yusuf

Board Member
Liban Ckafi Dirie

Liban Ckafi Dirie

Board Member
Ahmed Ali Mohamed

Ahmed Ali Mohamed

Board Member
Jamal Warsame Farah

Jamal Warsame Farah

Board Member
Abdi Ali Husein

Abdi Ali Husein

Board Member

Portraits shown are professional representations; official member portraits will be updated as they are received.

Our purpose - team unity
07 · Mission, Vision & Values

Our Purpose

PUNT GROUP leadership planning sessions

Mission

To provide high-quality business services based on transparency and professionalism, utilising modern systems to boost the regional economy and international trade relations.

Vision

To be the largest and most trusted company connecting African trade with global markets, serving as a model for private sector excellence in the 21st century.

Tagline

"Capable youth to build careers that serve their communities."

Transparency

Transparency

Open and reliable operating systems across all business activities and partnerships.

Quality

Quality

Rigorous quality assurance adhering to ISO standards across all operational divisions.

Innovation

Innovation

New technologies integrated into logistics, energy and processing to reduce time and costs.

Trust

Trust

Lasting relationships built on integrity, responsibility and consistent delivery.

Global operating footprint - world map
08 · Geographical Presence

Operating Footprint

Offices and operations across Somalia, the Gulf and East Africa.

Somalia flag

Somalia

Headquarters

Bosaso (HQ) · Garowe · Mogadishu

UAE flag

United Arab Emirates

Trade Hub

Dubai — International business coordination

Oman flag

Oman

Export Hub

Salalah — Logistics & livestock export

Saudi Arabia flag

Saudi Arabia

Key Market

Jeddah · Dammam — Livestock import market

Kenya flag

Kenya

Regional

Nairobi — East African trade corridor

Ethiopia flag

Ethiopia

Regional

Addis Ababa — Cross-border livestock sourcing

Waxa Aan Ka Shaqeyno · What We Build

Projects in Action

Real photography from PUNT GROUP's energy, agro-industrial and infrastructure projects across Somalia and the region.

PUNT GROUP integrated agro-industrial complex — aerial view
Flagship

Integrated Agro-Industrial Complex

Aerial view of our master-planned facility — processing, logistics and visitor zones.

Large rooftop solar array
Solar · 2 MW

Curved Rooftop Solar Plant

Industrial-scale PV powering operations.

Curved solar rooftop installation
Solar

Architectural Solar Roof

Engineered curve maximising panel surface.

Rooftop solar array in Somalia
Distributed PV

Urban Rooftop Arrays

City-scale clean energy deployment.

Wind turbine — PUNT GROUP renewable energy
Wind

Hybrid Wind Generation

Supplementing solar with consistent baseload.

Industrial battery bank for energy storage
Storage · BESS

Battery Energy Storage

Industrial-grade 24/7 backup & load balancing.

PUNT GROUP team on site
Our People

310+ Trained Professionals

The engineers, operators and field teams powering every division.

Community impact - Somali students
Impact

Social Responsibility

Investing in the communities where we operate.

Students supported by PUNT GROUP scholarships

Education

Scholarships for 200+ Somali students each year in trade and engineering.

Solar-powered water well in rural Puntland

Water Access

Solar-powered wells deployed across rural Puntland districts.

PUNT GROUP workers at an industrial facility

Local Jobs

Over 1,200 direct and indirect jobs created across our operations.

Wind turbine — renewable energy

Sustainability

Renewable energy adoption reduces diesel use across our network.

Trusted By

Partners & Certifications

Government Ministries
DP World
Maersk
MSC
Bosaso Port
Financial Institutions

Strategic partnerships with federal & regional Government ministries (Livestock, Trade, Ports), DP World (port management at Bosaso), Maersk and MSC (international shipping), and local and international financial institutions for trade facilitation.

Voices

What Partners Say

Trusted by government, shipping lines, and trade institutions across the Horn of Africa and the Gulf.

★★★★★
"PUNT GROUP has set a new standard for livestock export logistics from the Horn of Africa. Their integrated cold-chain and port operations are best-in-class."
Trade PartnerGulf Importer · UAE
★★★★★
"A reliable Somali partner with the discipline and scale required for international shipping schedules. Punt Group consistently delivers on commitments."
Shipping Line RepresentativeBosaso Port
★★★★★
"Punt Group's investment in renewable energy and local employment demonstrates a long-term vision for Puntland's industrial future."
Government OfficialMinistry of Livestock
Join Us

Build Somalia's Industrial Future

We are hiring engineers, operators, logistics professionals and trade specialists across our 4 divisions. Send your CV — we review every application.

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Newsroom

Latest Updates

June 2026

$9.8M Master Plan Launched

Punt Group breaks ground on integrated agro-industrial campus in Garowe.

May 2026

Record Livestock Export Quarter

Q1 shipments to Saudi Arabia and UAE reach all-time high.

April 2026

Solar Capacity Expansion

New 2MW solar plant commissioned to power industrial operations.

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Company Profile

PUNT GROUP Profile 2026

Download our complete corporate profile — 18 years of operations, divisions, 2026 Master Plan, leadership and investment highlights.

PDF 2.8 MB 2026
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Questions

Frequently Asked

Where is Punt Group headquartered?
Our main headquarters is in Bosaso, Puntland, with a second office in Garowe. International offices in Dubai (UAE) and Salalah (Oman), plus operations across Mogadishu, Kenya and Ethiopia.
Who leads the company?
PUNT GROUP was founded and is led by Karshe Mohamed Said, a Somali-Dutch entrepreneur, supported by Deputy Director Ilhaan Hilowe and a 10-member Board of Directors.
What are the four divisions?
(1) Core Agro-Industrial Operations — livestock, dairy, oil, fodder; (2) Meat Processing Factory; (3) Animal Feed Factory; (4) Food Factory. Total $9.8M investment, 310 employees, 100-hectare site.
How much solar capacity does PUNT GROUP operate?
A combined 4,150 kW across all four divisions: 750 kW (Core), 400 kW (Meat), 1,500 kW (Animal Feed) and 1,500 kW (Food) — providing full energy sovereignty with ESS battery storage.
How can investors get involved?
The 2026 Master Plan is 80% open to investors ($9.8M total capital plan). Email info@puntgroup.com or call +252 90 779 5941 for the investor brief.
Can I download the company profile?
Yes — download our 2026 Company Profile PDF for the full 22-page overview of divisions, energy infrastructure, fleet, leadership and investment highlights.
Get in Touch

Contact Us

Partnerships, investment, careers — we'd love to hear from you.

Reach Our Team

Headquartered in Bosaso & Garowe, Puntland — with international offices in Dubai, UAE and Salalah, Oman.

Main HQBosaso, Puntland, Somalia
Second OfficeGarowe, Puntland, Somalia
InternationalDubai, UAE · Salalah, Oman
Emailinfo@puntgroup.com
Phone+252 90 779 5941
WhatsApp+252 90 779 5941
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