MMI Steel Leads in Innovation , Announces ‘Kiboko Fundi’ Platform to Ease Customized Purchases

Kiboko Mabati, a brand of MM Integrated Steel Mills Uganda Ltd , one of the leading manufacturers of steel and roofing materials in Uganda, has unveiled its Online Order platform, a cutting-edge software solution tailored specifically for the sheet industry.

Dubbed ‘ Kiboko Fundi’, the innovative platform is designed to enhance the user experience by offering an intuitive, interactive interface that allows customers to visualize and modify parts, access a streamlined ordering system, and improve efficiency across design, production, and sales processes.

Speaking to journalists at the Kiboko Mabati booth during the closure the Uganda International Trade Fair 2025 on October  Sunday 12 at UMA Show Grounds Lugogo , Kampala, Hassan Latif , the marketing executive of MM Integrated Steel Mills Uganda Ltd said this is the first artificial intelligence in thye roofing industry .

‘’With this platform you can ask Kiboko Fundi how many irons I need for a house and it will tell you exactly the accessories you need for your house. We also offer a five year warrant and we are the first company to do this. Come to Kiboko and you have the best’’, Hassan rallied customers.

According to officials at MMI, this platform will provide a user-friendly experience for placing orders and designing metal roofing parts 24/7. Customers can now visualize their designs in real time , create custom trims, and choose from a variety of colors, all while ensuring accurate dimensions and reducing the need for back-and-forth communication with customer service.

Kiboko Fundi also offers a range of features designed to simplify and optimize the ordering and design process.

‘’Customers can place orders around the clock without the need for handwritten requests or back-and-forth emails with customer service representatives. Kiboko Fundi also offers the option to browse and select materials, and real-time design features allowing for customization of trims and colors’’, added officials.

The software also provides cost and material optimization, streamlining the design process and ensuring maximum efficiency. Additionally, the platform includes an order tracking feature, providing customers with complete visibility into their order status throughout the entire process.

Kiboko Mabati is a brand of roofing sheets produced in Uganda by MM Integrated Steel Mills Uganda. In August 2025, MMI Steels launched a campaign for “no asbestos” Kiboko mabati to raise awareness about the health risks of asbestos exposure.

The company emphasized its new triple-coated, asbestos-free iron sheets as an affordable and safe option for Ugandans.Kiboko produces different types of iron sheets, including: Galvanized iron sheets,Pre-painted sheets and coils and Profiled pre-painted sheets and coils in various designs (e.g., Mmax Tile, Mmax Eco).

MM Integrated Steel Mills Uganda Ltd is part of Motisun Group which is a privately owned diversified business conglomerate based in Tanzania. The Group operates various manufacturing companies in Steel & Roofing products, Mining & Power, Cement, Plastic tanks & Pipes, Hospitality, Paint, Industrial products, Beverage & Food Processing, Construction and Logistics in Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, Uganda and expanding further.

In over 30 years of operation, the Group has gone through an exponential increase in investment and profitability, diversified its brand portfolio and introduced new products and innovations. All these were possible because they invested in people and technology, and have always cared for the environment and its sustainability.

They are a steel manufacturing company with a win – win proposition for both steel mill and end user producing value added products that support higher revenue realization and reducing warehousing related costs.

MM Integrated Steel Mills Uganda Ltd, vision is to emerge as the foremost supplier of premium quality Steel and roofing products throughout Africa. They strive to achieve this by upholding their commitment to safe, sustainable, and innovative manufacturing practices.

By employing cutting-edge technology  like Kiboko Fundi, adhering to stringent quality control measures, and continuously refining their manufacturing processes, they  aim to deliver unrivaled quality in every product we produce.

MMI’s vision is rooted in a strong sense of responsibility towards environmental conservation. They actively seek ways to minimize our ecological footprint by optimizing energy consumption, reducing waste generation, and promoting recycling initiatives. Through their sustainable practices, we aim to contribute positively to the communities we serve and the planet we share.

The company embraces innovation as a core driver of our success and continuously invests in research and development to pioneer new solutions and technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible in the steel and roofing industry.