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Originally published by The Standard BusinessAugust 18, 2026
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Kenya's paint industry rides construction recovery to double-digit growth

Kenya’s paint market is experiencing strong double-digit growth, driven by the recovery in construction, new housing projects, property renovations and demand for specialised paints...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's paint industry is experiencing robust double-digit growth, outpacing the national GDP, driven by a recovering construction sector and increased demand for both new builds and property renovations.
- The paint market is growing at a double-digit rate, significantly faster than the country's overall economic expansion.
- Key figures include Basco Paints Managing Director Kamlesh Shah, who highlighted the growth and competition, and data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics indicating a 6.6 per cent construction sector growth in Q1 2026.
- Kenya was also Africa's largest paint producer in 2024, with an estimated output of 162,000 tonnes.
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