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Kansai Plascon has been awarded Superbrand status under the Superbrands East Africa programme for the 2026–2028 period, with the recognition announced in Nairobi on November 13, 2026.
The paint manufacturer, which has operated in the East African market since 1965, was selected through a consumer perception-based process rather than through commercial entry or adjudication by an expert panel.
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Superbrands East Africa Project Director Jawad Jaffer said the process shortlisted more than 19 brands, with the final outcome shaped entirely by consumer sentiment.
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Kansai Plascon Kenya Managing Director Enami Kota said the award reflected decades of consumer trust.
Alongside the brand recognition, Kansai Plascon has been scaling up skills development efforts in Kenya.
The company's Painter Training Programme certified more than 6,000 painters across the country in 2026, offering technical instruction aimed at raising workmanship standards and improving livelihoods for tradespeople in…