Our Journey

Our History

The Origin

A Vision Born from Experience

Fortune Group SARL is a family enterprise born of a shared vision championed by Mr. Muhindo SIKWAYA Léon and his three sons.

The idea of founding Fortune Group emerged in 2024, at a time when the territories of Beni and Lubero, in North Kivu Province, were facing major challenges.

Recognizing that economic development is an essential lever for strengthening community resilience, the SIKWAYA family decided to put its entrepreneurial experience to work on a structured project.

Fortune Group SARL is a family enterprise born of a shared vision championed by Mr. Muhindo SIKWAYA Léon and his three sons, Dedieu SIKWAYA, Grace SIKWAYA and DieuMerci SIKWAYA.

The idea of founding Fortune Group emerged in 2024, at a time when the territories of Beni and Lubero were facing major challenges. This vision became a reality with the official incorporation of Fortune Group SARL in July 2025.

Léon Sikwaya

"One Family, One Vision, One Future."

The Founder

Léon SIKWAYA

Founder, Managing Director & Head of Operations

Congolese entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in customs, taxation, international trade, and logistics.

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Timeline

Key Milestones

1991

Career Begins

Léon Sikwaya begins his career at the Ministry of Fisheries in the DRC.

1993

Gabon Secondment

Seconded to Gabon under the bilateral cooperation program.

1997

Joins SEP-CONGO

Joins SEP-CONGO as Head of the Customs Agency in Beni.

2015

Beni Restructuring

Recalled to lead the restructuring of the Beni Customs Agency.

2024

The Vision Takes Shape

The idea of founding Fortune Group emerges.

2025

Fortune Group Founded

Official incorporation of Fortune Group SARL in July 2025.

Discover Our Philosophy

Learn more about the principles guiding our decisions and growth.