Four Kenyan entrepreneurs—Alex Karundu, Michael Njenga, Herbert Langat, and Bernard Langat—co-founded Seagate Holdings, a successful logistics business in the United States. The company started with just 3 trucks in 2014 and now operates over 300 vehicles, employing more than 340 staff.
Seagate Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 2014. The company operates in logistics, freight, and trucking through five major subsidiaries:
Seagate Freight – Dry cargo transportation.
Dolphin Carriers – Refrigerated transport services.
Neptune Trucking – General transportation services.
Dolphin Brokerage – Freight brokerage solutions.
Dolphin Fulfilment and Warehousing – Storage and delivery services.
The business began modestly with just three trucks but has grown to manage over 300 vehicles, largely serving the East African diaspora in the US.
The founders, all Kenyan nationals, initially moved to the US for further studies. They bonded over a shared desire to become entrepreneurs, especially during the 2008 recession, which affected their incomes.
Seeing the need for efficient logistics, over 400 million Americans rely on shipping food or clothing, so they launched Seagate Holdings.
Michael Njenga – President, responsible for business growth.
Alex Karundu – Managing Director, overseeing risk management.
Herbert Langat – Director of Operations.
Bernard Langat – Chief Financial Officer.
In an interview on the Daring Abroad show, Herbert Langat highlighted the complexities of running a business in America.
“Here, there are strict regulations. It’s different from Africa, where businesses can sometimes operate more freely. In the US, you have to follow the law closely. The government constantly monitors company performance,” he explained.
Despite the challenges, the founders agree that the rewards are worth the effort.
Seagate Holdings is not just about profit. The founders have established mentorship programs for Africans living in the US and provide internship opportunities for graduates entering the logistics industry.
In Nairobi, the company has opened a call centre at Sifa Towers, Hurlingham, to help Kenyans transport goods from the US. Plans are also underway to facilitate the shipping of items ordered from platforms like eBay, Alibaba, and Amazon directly to Kenya.
The company’s vision is clear: to become the largest African-owned logistics and freight company in the United States.
