We are proud to announce that Crown Paints Kenya PLC, was among platinum sponsors for Somali Idd Festival & Business Expo. The festival was held at Nairobi National Museum from 13th to 14th April 2024.Our guests had the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in two days of exploration while taking in the lively spirit of Somalia.
During the festival, one attendee reflected on the festival’s significance. They emphasised the importance of uniting Kenyan communities and dispelling myths surrounding Somali culture. They also extended their heartfelt gratitude to Crown Paints Kenya PLC for being a key sponsor of the 2024 Somalia Idd Festival and Business Expo.
In order to broaden our market reach and reaffirm our commitment to servicing different communities, Crown Paints Kenya PLC sponsors the Somali Idd Festival & Business Expo. This allows us to connect with Somali developers and foster collaborations and discourse in the construction industry.
Crown Paints Kenya has achieved a significant milestone by securing three ISO recertifications: ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health & Safety Management System. These certifications demonstrate Crown Paints’ commitment to meeting and exceeding the rigorous standards set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the areas of quality, environment, and occupational health & safety.
ISO certification confirms that Crown Paints has established, implemented, and continuously improves its management systems in line with ISO requirements. It signifies a dedication to excellence and ensures adherence to international standards in quality, environmental sustainability, and occupational health & safety practices.
The Certification Journey
Achieving ISO certification is a journey of continual improvement rather than a one-time accomplishment. It involves dedicated efforts from management and employees, aligning business processes with ISO standards, and streamlining procedures to enhance product quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational safety.
Crown Paints established an ISO implementation and audit team to develop company processes aligned with ISO standards, which were audited by Bureau Veritas, renowned external auditors, to achieve certification.
Benefits to Customers & Partners
For Crown Paints’ customers and partners, ISO certifications provide assurance of conformity to management system requirements and compliance with legal & international standards. This commitment is supported by internal ISO champions within the company, ensuring continuous improvement in meeting customer needs and expectations for quality, environmental performance, and health & safety.
Sustainability and Excellence
Obtaining ISO certifications reflects Crown Paints’ top management’s commitment to excellence and sustainability. It demonstrates a proactive approach to conducting business operations safely, producing quality products, and minimizing environmental impact.
Future Outlook
Moving forward, Crown Paints will continually monitor and measure its processes against set standards to identify areas for improvement. The company remains committed to maintaining ISO certification and providing products and services that enhance the quality of life for customers and stakeholders.
In summary, Crown Paints Kenya’s triple ISO recertification journey exemplifies a steadfast dedication to excellence, sustainability, and continual improvement in delivering value to customers and contributing positively to the environment and occupational health & safety practices.
Crown Paints Vice Chairman Hussein Ramji donates food to Sheikh Said Mohammed Amin of Pangani Shauri Moyo Mosque at the Likoni road showroom as part of the IFTAR Ramadan Program for the elderly and underprivileged families.Crown Paints team donate food towards the Iftar Ramadan program at Mama Fauzia Children’s Home in Kasarani.Crown Paints Mombasa team, lead by area sales manager Mr. Robert Chege (far left), Mr. Mustafa Abdul (extreme right), and Mrs. Amina Yasin (seated right). Donated food to several institutions, including Dear Dairy, Madrasa Noor, and Jahass Trading. The food will further be distributed to children’s home and madrasa in Mombasa during Ramadan.
Ramadan is the most important time of year for Muslims, with a month dedicated to appreciation, prayer, family, and community.
Crown Paints Kenya PLC collaborated with many organizations to support the IFTAR Ramadan Program for elderly and needy households.
We’re humbled to be recognized as one of the top 25 corporations and organizations leading in social responsibility in Kenya Our commitment to making a positive impact on society is rooted in our belief that businesses have a responsibility to give back and protect the societies we live in.
While we’ve implemented various initiatives to promote social responsibility, we know there’s still more we can do. We remain committed to doing better and contributing towards a better and more colorful world for all. Click here to read more about our initiatives.
Crown Paints (K) PLC today sponsored 450 caddy bibs and 225 caps at Muthaiga Golf Club. The bibs will enhance visibility of the caddies whilst upholding the high standards of the Club
Crown Paints GCEO Dr Rakesh Rao presents Caddy Bibs to Muthaiga Golf Club Chairman Kavit Bhakoo and Captain Robert Ngugi.Crown Paints GCEO Dr Rakesh Rao presents Caddy Bibs to Muthaiga Golf club Chairman Kavit Bhakoo and Captain Robert Ngugi and a section of the Caddies Leadership
Jambo Jet Head of Sales and Marketing Titus Oboogi helps a pupil of Kibos School for the visually impaired to make a hand print on a wall during a Jambo Jet and crown paints CSR partnership to repaint the school ceremony.
Headmistress Kibos School for the visually impaired Caroline Templer, Jambo Jet Head of Sales and Marketing Titus Oboogi and School Chaplain Col. pose for a photo during a Jambo Jet and crown paints CSR partnership to repaint the school ceremony.
Crown Paints C.E.O Rakesh Rao helps a pupil of Kibos School for the visually impaired to make a hand print on a wall during a Jambo Jet and crown paints CSR partnership to repaint the school ceremony.
We recently celebrated the winners of their Shamra Shamra ya Wakubwa promotion, a campaign aimed at empowering painters to showcase their skills and engage with Crown Paints products through video content creation. The promotion received an overwhelming response, with 40 winners receiving exciting prizes such as a Tuk Tuk, motorbikes, smartphones, and shopping vouchers. This initiative reflects our commitment to empowering painters and positively impacting communities through innovative initiatives.
Crown Paints was awarded as the most reputable and fast-growing Brand in Kenya according to the brand directory (you can view the report through this link.
The report relieved that Crown Paints Kenya is the fastest-growing brand, up 70% to KES2.1 billion. With additional regional operations in Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, Crown Paints Kenya has benefitted from the phasing out of pandemic-induced restrictions in East Africa over the past year. As the construction industry in the region has begun to pick up, there has been an increase in demand for its products, contributing to a jump in revenues.
The King of Paints Golf Series got off to a swing on Saturday 19th March at Kiambu Golf Club. It was a day of classic golf and tasteful putting that saw Eng Morris Owiti Crowned King of Golf. The series consists of 18 tournaments to be held at different Golf courses across the country.
On the 3rd and 4th of February our GCEO Dr. Rakesh Rao paid a visit to the good people of Meru for a meet and greet. He was honored with the opportunity to open the Mujengo Hardware Meru branch and also had an eye-opening sit-down with some of the hardware stakeholders in the region namely; Mujengo hardware, Lenana Hardware, Hit Transporters, Rose Hardware, Meghji Rupshi – Nyeri, Moksan Hardware – Nanyuki, Wamu Glass – Nkubu, Gayatry Hardware, Nanyuki stage shop. Thank you, Meru, for hosting us. We hope to see you soon.
