Triple ISO certification: Integrated Management System (IMS) Certifications:
Introduction of a Team Kubwa SACCO that aims to financially empower painters.
2020Launched Silicone Sealants in partnership With Wacker Chemie AG.
2019Winner Innovation and Productivity category Employer of the Year Awards (EYA) by Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE).
2019Launched economy Auto paint Motocryl for the Jua Kali market.
2019Launched Interior Candis range; unique Italian luxurious designer finish available in various colors.
2019Launched a hassle -free painting service for homeowners dubbed Crown Your Space.
2019Crown Paints Kenya PLC celebrates 60 years of of being colours of Kenya.
2018Launch of the first painter loyalty programme with the App.
2017
Rebranding of the Crown showrooms to Crown Décor World.
2017Launched the new line of texture paint finishes “Crown Italia Series”.
2017Company name changed from Crown Paints Kenya Limited to Crown Paints Kenya PLC.
2017The GHRM was nominated Manager of the Year 2016 by the Kenya Institute of Management in the KIM OPI COYA Awards on 4th November 2016.
2016Launched the first Zero VOC range of products.
2016Won COYA/SMOYA AWARDS 2016 – Leadership & Management; Customer Orientation and Marketing Innovation, ICT and Knowledge Management.
2016Launched the Colour App.
2015Won 4 COYA AWARDS – Leadership & Management; Productivity & Quality; CEO of the Year & Overall Company of the Year.
2014Launched innovative product based on silicone technology providing durable solution for exterior walls.
2014Certified for OHSAS 18001:2007.
2014Partnership with Pidilite, India (Market leader in India) for Adhesives and Construction Chemicals.
2013Partnership with Armourcoat Ltd. UK for Ecofriendly, low VOC, fire resistant, designer and specialized finishes.
2013“Best Advertising Campaign” Winner in the Marketing Society of Kenya Award.
2013Partnership with Pidilite, India (Market leader in India) for Adhesives and Construction Chemicals.
2013Partnership with Armourcoat Ltd. UK for Ecofriendly, low VOC, fire resistant, designer and specialized finishes.
2013“Best Advertising Campaign” Winner in the Marketing Society of Kenya Award.
2013Recertified for ISO 9001:2008.
2013Launched the Colour Visualizer within Crown Showrooms.
2013Introduced the Showroom Concept.
2013Use of Teflon in products.
2012Winner of the 2012 COYA ‘Financial Management Award’.
2012Company name changed from Crown Berger Kenya Limited to Crown Paints Kenya Ltd.
2012Business Partnership with Flowcrete, South Africa.
2011We are the 1st Paint company in EAST AFRICA to set up the call centre services.
2011‘Home Design Interiors Winner’ at the 5th Mombasa Homes Expo.
2011Awarded 1st Position in the 3rd Kisumu Homes Export Aga Khan Hall Kisumu.
2010Awarded second runner-up at the Mombasa Home Expo for ‘Stall Designing and Display’.
2010Introduce the KAIZEN process standardization followed by world best companies like Toyota, GM, GE, etc.
2009Awarded certification for ISO 9001: 2008 from the International Standardization Organization.
2008Acquired a Superbrands status.
2008Awarded second runners-up in the Marketing Society of Kenya “Best New Product Launch” Award.
2007Qualified for ISO 9001:2001.
2006Awarded the Marketing Society of Kenya “Most Improved Brand” Award.
2006Certified for ISO 9001:2000.
2006Business Partnership with PPG (ranked 190 on the Fortune 500) For Automotive Segment.
2004Acquisition by Charania Group.
19981st Paint company to listed in Nairobi Stock Exchange.
1994Enlisted in Nairobi Stock Exchange.
1992Company name changed from Berger Paints Kenya Limited to Crown Berger Kenya Ltd.
1991Became the first commercial company to sponsor a local premier league soccer team.
1987Company name changed from Robbialac Paints Kenya Limited to Berger Paints Kenya Ltd.
1980Company name changed from Kenya Paints (B.J.N) Ltd. To Robbialac Paints Kenya Limited.
1966Company name changed from Jenson & Nicholson (East Africa) Limited to Kenya Paints (B.J.N) Ltd.
1963Establishment year, the name was Jenson & Nicholson (East Africa) Limited.
1958