Modern Tiles Uganda Ltd, the East and central Africa’s biggest tiles factory has maintained its position as a leading tiles manufacturer after being awarded at the Business Excellence Awards 2026, held at Sheraton Hotel in Uganda’s Capital Kampala.
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The award , received by Mr Jagdish Srivastava, CEO of Modern Group, is prestigious recognition and testament Modern tiles’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a leading brand in the region, they offer a diverse range of premium tiles that combine timeless elegance with cutting-edge design.
Consolidating her status as a premier investment destination, Modern Tiles, the biggest tiles factory in east and central Africa, continues to lead in innovation.
The awards recognised companies and individuals for outstanding performance, innovation and excellence across various sectors of Uganda’s business community.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of State for Trade, David Bahati said businesses have a critical role to play in creating employment and driving economic growth.
“We must continue building businesses that create jobs, drive innovation and contribute to Uganda’s growth and transformation,” Bahati said.
He urged entrepreneurs to remain innovative and maintain high standards of service and product delivery as they seek to expand their businesses and contribute to national development.
Consumer Publications Uganda Limited Chief Executive Agnes Alowo said the awards are intended to promote excellence and encourage businesses to improve the quality of their products and services.
Jagdish told this publication that their strategic approach, coupled with a strong commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth within the African market, has positioned Modern Group as a leading player in the region.
The 180-billion-shilling ($50 million) investment is part of Modern Group of Companies, an industrial establishment running a portfolio of five diversified and integrated industries.
The Njeru town-based factory (in Buikwe District in central Uganda) currently produces 49,000 square metres of tiles per day, with the capacity planned to triple to 150,000 square metres per day at full capacity.
Modern Tiles currently employs hundreds of Ugandans directly indirectly.
Raw materials for the factory are sourced locally – from the districts of Buikwe and Mukono.
Over the years , government has commended Modern Tiles for delivering on the promise to establish the biggest factory in Africa.
Modern Tiles is a fit into the Government policy of “Buy Uganda, Build Uganda” designed to promote value addition of raw materials and growth of locally manufactured goods.
Modern Tiles demonstrates Modern Group’s vision and sky-high dream of transformation of Uganda.
Modern Group is guided by the strategic vision and collective expertise of its founding members: Ashish Monpara, Rajan Patel, and Ishan Patel. With a foundation built upon the success of Modern Distilleries Limited, the leadership team has successfully diversified the Group’s portfolio across more than12 distinct business lines.
Modern Tiles is a prominent member of the Modern Group, a diversified conglomerate based in Uganda. Inaugurated in 2022 by President Yoweri Museveni, Modern Tiles has quickly established itself as a leading player in the East African tile industry.
Since its inception, Modern Tiles has been at the forefront of modern design, offering a wide range of high-quality wall and floor tiles. With a daily production capacity of approximately 15,000 square meters, they are committed to providing innovative and stylish solutions for both residential and commercial projects.
