NAIROBI, Kenya, July 18 – Edible oil and detergent manufacturing company Pwani Oil has diversified into home and personal care products to meet growing demand.
Apart from cooking oil and detergents, the Mombasa-based firm will be making solutions for dishwashers, floor pastes, fabric softners, milking jelly, and hand and body wash.
Others are shampoos, conditioners, and body lotions, among others.
“With this expansion, we are not only diversifying our product offerings but also demonstrating our commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation,” Pwani Oil Commercial Director Rajul Malde said.
“We are excited to bring these high-quality, environmentally friendly products to Kenyan households and contribute to a greener future.”
The company has also opened an ultra-manufacturing facility that will be used to make the products in Kikambala.
The liquid detergent plant boasts an impressive production capacity, enabling the manufacture of 40 tonnes of dishwashing pastes, dishwashing liquid, and floor cleaners daily.
Additionally, it will produce 12 tonnes of personal care products per day, including milking jelly, petroleum jelly, lotions, creams, and an assortment of soaps.
Moreover, the company has installed solar power plants in its facility, generating 1.2 megawatts of solar power and 1.4 megawatts of steam turbine-generated power.
