2. Company Overview
WHO WE ARE AND THE VALUE WE BRING
Solutions East Africa was founded to fulfil the dual purpose
of facilitating safe and ethical business investment into East
Africa (with an initial focus on Tanzania), that will play a
positive role in the sustainable and long-term empowerment
of developing nation economies and impoverished
communities. The investment of foreign capital is pivotal
to unlock the region’s natural resources for the benefit
of East African nations, local communities and investors.
The team behind Solutions East Africa is a diverse, dynamic
and committed group of professionals based both in Arusha,
Tanzanian and Perth, Western Australia, who desire to see
economic transformation across East Africa through the
effective utilisation of the region’s abundant resources to
address poverty in new, equitable and innovative ways,
beyond traditional humanitarian aid. Investors partnering
with us will be able to demonstrate in a tangible manner,
their commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),
which will be perceived favourably by governments across
East Africa and the customer/client base in their home
country.
East Africa can be a challenging
and high-risk business
environment for companies
wishing to engage in commercial
activities. Solutions East Africa
through an extensive network of
influential contacts and an intimate
knowledge of local operating
conditions is able to facilitate
pathways and reduce risk for
investors wishing to invest
in East Africa.
3. Solutions East Africa through it’s diverse global
networks will partner with investors who share
common core values and are inspired by the
profitable and sustainable economic enhancement
of developing countries across East Africa; and
mitigate risk for investors through the provision or
a range of critical services required for corporate
success in East Africa.
VISION
Solutions East Africa is a corporate leader that
facilitates profitable business investment across
East Africa for enhanced national economic
outcomes and community benefit, within an
ethical and transparent investment framework
that ensures the investment will result in the
mutual benefit of both the investor, individual
nations and local communities.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
MISSION
4. Moses has extensively advised government,
non-government organisations and businesses
on issues relating to community development in
the rural areas of Maasai land and he retains an
intimate knowledge and understanding of Maasai
culture having been was raised in a traditional
Maasai community based on livestock
production, until he had the opportunity through
child sponsorship to gain a formal Western
education.
THE TEAM
MOSES PULEI
Moses Pulei is a Maasai leader from the Kenyan-Tanzanian
boarder area of Longido, Tanzania. He holds Bachelor
degrees in Religion, Philosophy, History and Political Science
from Whitworth University, Washington State, USA. He has
achieved significant progression towards a Masters in
economics from UCLA and holds a Masters and PhD from
Fuller Graduate School of Inter-cultural studies. His publica-
tions include: The Word-Faith Movement in Kenya: A Trans-
national Religious Culture and African Identity, Development
and Faith in East Africa, and Foreign Aid in Africa: The Role
of Government and African Culture.
Moses has served as a professor at Whitworth University
where he assisted in establishing an Africa studies program,
which has sent many students to Africa since 2009. He also
held a leadership position with World Vision International
based in Arusha, Tanzania, as a Coordinator for Research
and Learning for Development for East Africa. In addition,
he co-founded “Staff of Hope”, a US registered not-for-profit
organisation focused on developing Maasai communities in
East Africa in the areas of health, water sanitation, and
education. Moses has also been an integral part of three
successful business start-ups in East Africa and one in the
United States of America, covering water drilling, food
security and tourism development; he is also involved in
leadership training and development in rural areas in East
Africa. He is also a director of the Friends of Amboseli
National Park Foundation, working with the communities
around the base of Mt Kilimanjaro on issues of conservation
and human-wildlife conflicts.
He has earned the respect of
various East African government
and community leaders and has
the unique ability to provide deep
connections between African and
Western culture and thinking.
5. Bruce Bone has been based in Arusha, Tanzania since
January 2015 and is responsible for the operational
management of Solutions East Africa within East
Africa. He has over twenty five years’ experience in
Australian state government conservation agencies,
fifteen years providing leadership at a senior manage-
ment level and a further ten years demonstrated
experience in diverse strategic and operational
management roles; managing national parks and
other conservation lands. He has a well-developed
understanding and diverse experience in risk man-
agement, project management, human resources and
financial management. Bruce is also an accredited
critical incident manager and has extensive experi-
ence in leading responses to critical incidents includ-
ing bushfires and has a demonstrated capacity to
operate effectively in unpredictable and hostile
operating environments. He has extensive knowledge
and understanding of environmental regulatory
processes and industry best practice standards and
has extensive connections with the international
conservation community. He is a strategic thinker and
visionary committed to pursuing innovation that
ensures sustainability and benefit to communities.
Bruce also has previous direct experience working in
East Africa as the CEO of a community development
Non-Government Organisation (NGO) located in
Arusha, Tanzania and has a developed understanding
of the business and socio-political operating environ-
ment of East Africa. He is also a director of the Tanza-
nian registered Better Harvest Food and Agricultural
Company, which is involved in food security and
agricultural innovation across East Africa.
Bruce holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Natural
Resource Management and other management qualifi-
cations and is a past winner of a Young Australian of
the Year, Environment Award. He has successfully
brokered partnerships and managed significant devel-
opment projects in some of Australia’s most significant
national parks. He has previously held director posi-
tions with community based natural resource manage-
ment bodies in Australia and has strong demonstrated
experience in corporate governance relevant to com-
munity organisations. Bruce has a demonstrated
capacity to work and collaborate with a wide range of
partners from diverse cultural backgrounds working
extensively with partners from East Africa, USA and
Australia.
BRUCE BONE
The Team
6. THE TEAM
Kent Hunter is a Chartered Accountant with over 16 years
in corporate and company secretarial services, capital
raisings, Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) compliance
and regulatory requirements, and involvement in listing
over 40 companies. Kent founded Mining Corporate Pty
Ltd in 2000, which identified industrial, technology and
exploration companies requiring a route to ASX listings.
He holds company secretary positions with Carbon
Conscious Ltd (ASX code: CCF), which has been
engaged in activities related to establishing and
managing reforestation based carbon abatement projects
in Australia and New Zealand since 2006. The first
commercial planting was achieved in 2008. The company
was registered as Green-House-Friendly in 2008, and
became a Registered Offsets Entity under the Australian
Federal Government Carbon Farming initiative in 2010.
KENT HUNTER
Kent brings high-level corporate
governance experience,
contracts negotiation experience
and a passion for innovative
sustainability to SEA. Other
directorships include ASX
entities Cazaly Resources Ltd,
Infinite Alliance Pty Ltd, The
Hemp Corporation, and Classic
Minerals Ltd.
7. Murray Thornhill is a senior lawyer and leads the
business and government division of HHG Legal
Group. He has degrees in law and politics and has
practised for most of his career in Western Australia,
for clients all over Australia and internationally. He was
admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme
Court of Western Australia and the Federal and High
Courts of Australia in 1998. He has significant
experience developed in top tier international law
firms, a boutique practice and in growing HHG, a
leading mid-tier firm. Since 2003, Murray has
developed and lead HHG’s success in construction,
property, resources, environmental and safety
regulation, employment and corporate/commercial
dispute resolution including cross-border transactions
and disputes matters. He has developed the firm’s
Local Government expertise and has run large and
small cases in various Australian Courts and tribunals
and in arbitration and mediations.
Murray provides legal education to various other legal
bodies and has contributed to various legal
publications in all of these areas of practice. He
oversees HHG’s professional development and the
firm's Quality Practice certification. He is a member of
the peak Alternative Dispute Resolution body, LEADR
and sits on the Law Society of Western Australia's
Quality Practice Standards committee through which
he has developed expertise in quality and risk
management systems. He is active and has held
various roles in bodies such as the Master Builders
Association, Civil Contractors Federation, Society of
Construction Law, the Australian Institute of Company
Directors, the Law Council of Australia, and the
Australian and New Zealand Education Law
Association.
MURRAY THORNHILL
Murray is also an experienced notary and a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand
College of Notaries. For many years, Murray has also advised substantial community
development bodies, charities, school associations and other non-profit bodies on their
legal rights and duties.
THE TEAM
8. Stefanos Sifandos holds degrees in Behavioural
Science, Philosophy and a Masters degree in the
area of Business and Sustainability. Mr Sifandos
provides expertise in connecting viable long-term
commercial models to long-term (ecologically
focused) sustainability practices to community.
Alongside this, Stefanos also provides the means
to build and sustain meaningful relationships that
promote the vision and growth of SEA and all of
its partners. Stefanos is an inspired futurist and
understands that exponential technologies will lend
themselves to integrating and injecting high levels
of social equity in to our sociocultural paradigms.
STEFANOS
SIFANDOS
Stefanos has been directly involved in the
successful implementation of programs
increasing technical, social and commercial
capacity in the areas of Corporate Social
Responsibility, Sustainability, Social Equity,
Technology & Innovation, Renewables and
Commercial Waste Management. Other
directorships include Infinite Alliance Pty Ltd
(an immersive renewable energy technology
and consulting company), The Hemp
Corporation, and Health and You Pty Ltd.
THE TEAM
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MOSES PULEI BRUCE BONE
Industry Experience and Capabilities
OUR TEAM’S RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Moses has recently been advising Maasai community
groups on the long term and sustainable manage-
ment of extensive community lands covering in
excess of 500,000 ha in Northern Tanzania. This
strategic advice will form a critical pathway for the
future sustainable management of important multiuse
conservation lands.
Moses has initiated and overseen the Staff of Hope
Foundation based in the USA from which have key
community developments across Maasai community
areas in Southern Kenya including a large K-12
boarding school, medical clinic and water drilling
company.
Moses recently initiated a successful Tanzanian
company “Collaborate International”, working
throughout East Africa. By collaborating with other
key players in the region, Moses has been able to
expand his network, allowing him to identify exten-
sive areas of highly productive arable land in Kenya,
Uganda and Tanzania that is suitable for cultivation
of high value crops such as Chia and Industrial Hemp.
As a professor at Whitworth University, Moses
launched a successful study abroad program.
Students from the United States continue to travel to
East Africa and study for a semester interacting with
government officials and the business community to
learn about Africa.
As CEO of a Tanzanian community development
NGO, Bruce lead the strategic planning and imple-
mentation of five community based school develop-
ment projects, an extensive community health training
program and a peak leadership development program.
He also led the successful restructuring and reform
of the organisation, which comprised 95% Tanzanian
nationals.
As director of Better Harvest Co. he has lead the
successful initiation and development of a Tanzanian
company gaining important insights into the business
environment of Tanzania, the key risks and risk
mitigation measures required.
As Regional Manager for the WA Department of Parks
and Wildlife, Bruce undertook the role of project
director for the $40m Fitzgerald River National Park
Improvement Project which was one of Australia’s
largest national park development project ever
completed, against a complex community and
sensitive environmental context. This project was
recently recognised as a finalist in the 2014 WA
Premier’s Awards.
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Facilitating training and education seminars
for professional service providers and corporate
leaders on topics such identifying and managing
legal risk managing legal costs.
Advising schools and universities on a range
of legal issues including governance, safety,
privacy, employment and corporate social
responsibility.
Advising Aboriginal corporations on a wide range
of legal matters including native title, corporate
governance, employment, safety and health,
environmental and property law issues.
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Advising Australian governments at state and
local levels incl mediating disputes and advising
on land use, planning and environmental law
matters.
Advising various emerging technology
businesses (e.g. the emerging bitcoin industry)
on IP, corporate transactions, regulatory issues
and facilitating public listing.
Crisis management advice and "behind the
scenes" advocacy on behalf of a range of
individual high profile corporate and government
leaders relating to sensitive personal and
business matters.
MURRAY THORNHILL
HHG Legal Group
OUR TEAM’S RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
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• The Hemp Corporation (herein ‘THC’) is a
vertically integrated cannabis and hemp
aggregator. THC has been established to
capitalise on mass scale commercial
operations of cannabis across a range
of industries to include;
Industrial/Construction, textiles, Food and
Medical/bio-technology. THC manages all
aspects of the cannabis industry supply
chain. The directors and management
team possess expertise in producing,
harvesting, processing and distributing
cannabis products. Along with operational
distribution experience, THC possesses
the corporate expertise required to realise
an aggregated model that encompasses
the entire value chain of the industry. Both
Mr Hunter and Mr Sifandos are founding
directors of THC. Infinite Alliance is pivotal
in raising capital and compiling the
prospectus for THC.
Other Companies include:
• Potash West (ASX:PWN)
• Cobre Montana NL (ASX:CXB)
• Krakatoa Resources Limited (KTA)
• Rumble Resources Limited (RTR)
• Western Mining Network Limited (WMN)
• Tungsten Mining NL (ASX:TGN)
• Cape Lambert Resources Limited (ASX:
CFE) (Cape Lambert)
• Cauldron Energy Limited
• Carbon Conscious Ltd (ASX code: CCF)
STEFANOS SIFANDOS AND KENT HUNTER
INFINITE ALLIANCE
OUR TEAM’S RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
In the past Infinite Alliance, in particular Mr Kent Hunter have
been responsible for the founding, capital raising, due diligence,
prospectus preparation and process for a number of diverse
companies. Between them they have also represented
directorship’s and Company Secretarial roles. Below are several
examples of the companies that Mr Kent Hunter, Stefanos
Sifandos and Infinite Alliance have been directly involved in
over the years:
Elixir Petroleum Limited is an international oil and gas
exploration company with operations in the USA and France.
The portfolio includes the recently acquired Petra Project in
Colorado, a new emerging oil exploration play. Mr Kent Hunter
and Infinite Alliance was responsible for the original North Sea
oil and gas exploration where 6 holes were drilled. Mr Kent
Hunter was also responsible for the listing in 2004; the Due
diligence & prospectus preparation and process; involved in
capital raising and was one of the original Directors &
Cooperate Secretary.
Jacka Resources Limited is an ASX listed (ASX: JKA) oil and
gas exploration and company with interests in Australia,
Tunisia, Nigeria, Tanzania and Somaliland. Originally Backed by
the ex-Hardman group personnel, Kent originally had significant
successes in capital raising and the development of high profile
major oil company partnerships
Mr Kent Hunter was a founding Director of Red Emperor, where
he originally developed Somaliland oil and gas projects and
Russian Timber and pot ash projects. Mr Hunter raised
significant funds for the original IPO on ASX. Mr Hunter then
implemented a successful succession plan to Somaliland oil
and gas projects to the current directors and funders.
Eon Group is a 100% Aboriginal owned business and has been
founded based on the need to provide greater levels of social
equity, economic opportunities and sincere ‘voice’ for Australia’s
First Nations Peoples. Mr Sifandos was a founding director and
pivotal in the implementation of international policy mandates
surrounding all facets of the business, including: Corporate
Social Responsibility; Innovation and Technology; Stakeholder
and Community Engagement; General processes and systems.
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Solutions East Africa offers a unique range of skills and abilities, being able to draw on critical expertise from
across the globe, combined with a network of influential East African contacts to maximise commercial success
and profitable outcomes. Our specific areas of expertise and capacity include:
Access to current and reliable analysis of market/
economic trends and emerging development needs
and opportunities across East Africa;
Understanding of geopolitical drivers, sensitivities
and other nuances;
Mitigating investment risk through an in-depth
understanding of East African political and
community nuances and maintaining an effective
network of high value in country relationships;
Identification and sourcing of high value project
ready investment opportunities;
DETAILED UNDERSTANDING
OF EAST AFRICA
Provision of specialised community engagement
processes tailored to specific stakeholders across
the 120 differing tribal/language groups of Tanzania;
Innovative CSR frameworks suited to specific
investments/projects;
Provision of interpretation services for improved
business communication in East Africa where
English is often a second language;
Provision of environmental and conservation
planning and training services to build partnerships
and relationships with relevant expertise from
around the world to ensure that key natural
ecosystems and assets are conserved for the
benefit of current and future generations across
Tanzania and East Africa;
Provision of high level specialised security and risk
mitigation services to foreign companies wishing
to operate in East Africa ensuring the safety of
company staff and enabling operations to continue
effectively (see details below for strategic partner
OMNI Assist);
Providing reliable and high quality logistical support
including fleet management and catering
TAILORED SOLUTIONS
FOR EAST AFRICA
Legal expertise in international transactions,
negotiation and dispute resolution, in resources
and related industries;
Connections to high level expertise in resources
development agreements;
Facilitation of in country legal services;
Corporate services for improved business
outcomes;
Providing professional management support
especially during the start-up phase of
investments/projects
PROVISION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OUR CAPABILITIES
13. Solutions East Africa is committed to pursuing and
facilitating an effective CSR framework based on ISO
26000 but tailored to suit each specific partnership,
project and local community. We believe that in
developing nations, as found in East Africa a key
focus of CSR, is to develop community resilience
and capacity so that development is sustainable and
will release individuals and communities from poverty
and dependence on external aid and assistance.
To achieve this outcome we believe it is critical to
fully respect human rights, implement fair operating
practices and deliver ethical and safe labour
practices.
Protection of the natural environment is considered
pivotal to achieving sustainable community
development and Solutions East Africa is committed
to a no net environmental impact and where feasible
achieving a net environmental enhancement for the
benefit of local communities and the resources they
depend on. This has increased importance in East
Africa where many communities have an integral
association and dependence on the land and its
associated resources.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
KEY VALUES
OF SOLUTIONS
EAST AFRICA
Solutions East Africa is committed to value creation
and believes that maximum value is created through
effective partnerships, joint ventures and alliances
where the diversity of skills and experience can be
combined to deliver maximum impact and innovation
to difficult challenges through a shared vision. This
approach is critical to business success in East Africa
where the need for value creation is significant to allow
key issues to be addressed both socially and economi-
cally.
CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS
& AFFILIATIONS
Solutions East Africa’s current partners include:
• Otto Energy
• Interstate Mining and Minerals (Tanzania)
• Infinite Alliance
• HHG Legal Group
• Miro Advisers
• OMNI Assist
• THC
PARTNERSHIPS,
JOINT VENTURES
AND ALLIANCES
14. East Africa is endowed with an abundance of natural resources
that largely remain undeveloped and there are a diverse range of
high value investment opportunities that Solutions East Africa
may be able to facilitate for suitable and committed foreign
investors.
The investment opportunities are wide ranging and include but
are not limited to:
MINING AND ENERGY RESOURCES
HYDROCARBON DEVELOPMENT
East Africa is recognised for having highly prospectively onshore
hydrocarbon deposits with many opportunities yet to be
exploited. Solutions East Africa seeks industry partners able
to add value to the competitive advantage offered by SEA in
respect to CSR and regional knowledge, understanding and
networks;
HARD ROCK RESOURCES INCLUDING GOLD
AND COPPER
A range of hard rock mineral resources are found across East
Africa. Solutions East Africa has the opportunity to access some
key licence areas with suitable industry partners with an initial
focus on gold;
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
East Africa is located in a major geological and active volcanic
belt, geothermal resources are highly prospective and
commercially viable. Combined with a rapidly increasing demand
for electricity, given a growing population and economy, there is
significant commercial potential in the development of additional
geothermal resources. Solutions East Africa will assist in the
facilitation of access to sites with high geothermal potential;
GEM STONE RESOURCES – EXTRACTION
AND VALUE ADDING
Northern Tanzania is the focus of a diverse range of gemstone
resources including the extremely rare Tanzanite, Green Garnet,
Ruby, Green tourmaline and others. Solutions East Africa is able
to access to some existing approved licences and seeks suitable
industry partners. There is also the potential to process, cut and
market gemstones to maximise commercial returns to investors;
INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
15. WILDLIFE, CULTURAL AND EXPERIENTIAL
TOURISM
Northern Tanzania and Southern Kenya is internation-
ally renowned for the amazing wildlife and stunning
landscapes creating a diversity of tourism opportuni-
ties. It is also home to some of the last remaining
intact tribal communities such as the Maasai. Solu-
tions East Africa has secured access to some premi-
um tented lodge sites and given its strong community
networks and connections, can facilitate unique
tourism experiences that are beyond the mass
mainstream experience and seeks suitable industry
partners;
FISHERIES RESOURCES
Tanzania is bounded by the Indian Ocean and has
access to rich tropical fishing grounds covering both
pelagic species such as Yellow Fin Tuna and a range
of reef species. Solutions East Africa has the poten-
tial to access commercial licences and seeks suitable
industry partners;
CARBON SEQUESTRATION
Climate change is evident across much of East Africa
with a reduction in the reliability and quantum of
rainfall over the past ten years. Solutions East Africa
is able to facilitate access to large areas of multiuse
community conservation lands that are suitable for
carbon sequestration to provide carbon credits for
astute investors. Carbon brokers are also sought.
Carbon revenues will allow impoverished communi-
ties the means to undertake community development
and build a sustainable economic base and under-
take conservation management – anti poaching
capacity building;
APPROPRIATE/SUSTAINABLE
TECHNOLOGIES
Rural and remote areas of East Africa lack many of
the basic services and utilities enjoyed throughout
the world. Given the large population base, there is
significant market and demand for suitable and cost
effective technologies including electrical generation,
clean water production and sustainable and safe
cooking methods. Solutions East Africa through its
extensive networks and community connections can
facilitate ready market access for suitable industry
partners;
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION – BASIC
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
(RURAL ROADS, EARTH DAMS)
There in an increasing market potential for civil
works/construction with Tanzania and Kenya with
significant unmet need for rural road construction
and maintenance, construction and maintenance
of earth dams for water collection; and other
rudimentary civil works. Solutions East Africa
provides a competitive advantage through
demonstrated local credibility and reliability to be
highly competitive in wining relevant tenders for civil
works and seeks suitable industry partners.
NATURAL RESOURCES
SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY
AND CIVIL SERVICES
16. East Africa
Office 2
Sable Square Shopping Village
Near Arusha Airport
Arusha Tanzania
bruce.bone@solutionseastafrica.com
+255 789 428 216
+255 756 428 219
Australia
Level 2
38 Richardson Street.
West Perth. 6005.
Western Australia. Australia
stef.sifandos@solutionseastafrica.com
+61 418 811 169
