Paint maker Kansai Plascon has been awarded the East Africa Superbrand title for the 2026-2028 period and announced plans to deepen its presence in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
The accolade, revealed in Nairobi by Superbrands East Africa Project Director Jawad Jaffer, followed a consumer voting process that shortlisted more than 19 brands and was described as “recognition earned through the voices and perceptions of consumers themselves.”
Managing Director Enami Kota said the award underscores the company’s long-standing operation in the region since 1965 and will support its strategy to improve market insight, strengthen management capabilities and boost execution as construction activity expands across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.
He added that consumers are increasingly choosing water-based paints with lower volatile organic compounds, that counterfeit products and cheaper imports threaten confidence, and that the government should review tariffs and duties that raise production costs and could weaken the competitiveness of locally produced paints.
Kansai Plascon operates production facilities in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, supplying decorative paints as well as protective and marine coatings for a range of residential, commercial and institutional applications.
The company’s Painter Training Programme reported that more than 6,000 Kenyan painters were trained and certified in 2026.
Marketing Manager Kunal Biswas said “Through initiatives such as our Painter Training Programme, we are investing in the professionals who use our products every day, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to grow their craft.”
