History
Africa in the future and we see lots of potential in the continent. To be among the primary entrant will have a positive impact in many aspects. For this purpose, looking for an ideal work place is very crucial. Ethiopia is the 2nd most populous country in Africa having many advantages in putting up industrials. It is with understanding that the joint venture company between Kilitch Drugs India Ltd & Estro Import and Export Pvt Ltd Co was established in Sept 2015.
Actual Construction work was started in Jan 2018
Share Holders Profile

KILITCH DRUGS (INDIA) LTD
Kilitch Drugs (India) Ltd was incorporated in the year 1978 by entrepreneur- Late Mr. Pratap Mehta having a rich experience of more than 30 years at the time, Kilitch seized early opportunities with its sound knowledge of the industry. Today with more than three decades of successful pharmaceutical solutions, new markets, partnerships and enhancements have made Kilitch stronger and more Customer-centric.Kilitch Drugs (India) Ltd was incorporated in the year 1978 by entrepreneur- Late Mr. Pratap Mehta having a rich experience of more than 30 years at the time, Kilitch seized early opportunities with its sound knowledge of the industry. Today with more than three decades of successful pharmaceutical solutions, new markets, partnerships and enhancements have made Kilitch stronger and more Customer-centric.

ESTRO IMPORT & EXPORT PVT LTD CO
Estro Import and Export Pvt Ltd Co. was established in Ethiopia in 2011 by two brothers (Mr Daniel & Mr Samuel Waktole & Family). The two brothers have established the company with a great desire and passion to enter into pharmaceutical manufacturing which has come to a reality within just 10 years of the company’s establishment with a joint venture with Kilitchh Drugs India Ltd.
Values
- Trust
- Unlimited Service
- Quality
- Cost
- Productivity
- Reliability
- Responsibility
- Respect for individual initiative and personal growth product quality
Mission
- To elevate Indian and African culture and status.
- To improve quality of life through simple and innovative products.
- To be number one exporter from Ethiopia to Africa countries in 2025.
- To constantly strive to make the cost affordable there by increase accessibility.
Vision
Our vision is to assist people live healthier through our innovative medicines at affordable price and in sustainable manner.
Our
Board of Directors
MR. MUKUND P. MEHTA
BOARD CHAIRMAN
MIRA MEHTA
VICE CHAIRPERSON
DANIEL WAKTOLE
MEMBER
MR. BHAVIN MEHTA
MEMBER
SAMUAL WAKTOLE
MEMBER
MR. BHAVIN MEHTA
MEMBER
Top Managers
DANIEL WAKTOLE
MEMBER
About Us
Established in 2015, Kilitch Estro Biotech PLC (KEB) is a joint-venture pharmaceutical manufacturing company formed through the collaboration of Kilitch Drugs (India) Ltd. and Estro Import & Export PLC of Ethiopia, combining international pharmaceutical expertise with strong local market knowledge.
Located near Addis Ababa, KEB operates a state-of-the-art, cGMP-compliant manufacturing facility, with commercial production commencing in 2021. The facility is primarily dedicated to the large-scale manufacturing of sterile and non-sterile cephalosporin antibiotics, including tablets, capsules, dry powder for suspension, and dry powder for injection, while antiseptics and disinfectants are produced on a small-scale basis.
As the first and only local manufacturer in Ethiopia with dedicated cephalosporin manufacturing facilities, KEB plays a strategic role in strengthening national healthcare self-reliance while actively pursuing regional and international market expansion.