Imperial Leather Maker PZ Cussons to Pump KSh 150Mn into East Africa Operations
PZ Cussons has moved to allay concerns about its continued presence in the region, announcing plans to inject KSh150 million over the next year..
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PZ Cussons East Africa, the maker of Imperial Leather, will invest KSh 150 million over the next year to expand its East African operations and refresh its product portfolio. This move aims to allay concerns about the company's regional presence amidst global restructuring.
- The investment will focus on production, distribution, innovation, and targeting younger consumers whose preferences are reshaping the personal-care market.
- Managing Director Sekar Ramamoorthy stated the company has "no plans to divest from the local market."
- PZ Cussons currently holds a 25% market share in Kenya's KSh 20 billion beauty and personal-care market.
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