Manufacturer and distributor of hygiene, tissue, and home care products, Kim-Fay has secured funding to open a new production line at Tatu City in Kiambu County.
The boost comes from the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund) and I&M Bank.
In the deal, Norfund will support Kim-Fay business expansion with a focus on affordable tissue paper for lower-income market segments.
Kim-Fay plans to lower product cost by opening a new recycled paper manufacturing facility using locally sourced wastepaper.
“This investment comes at a crucial time as the demand for tissue and hygiene products continues to grow in Kenya and the wider East-Africa region,” Kim-Fay Chief Executive Officer Raj Bains said.
“Our new facility at Tatu City will enable us to meet this demand more efficiently while supporting our sustainability commitment through recycled materials. We thank Norfund and I&M Bank for their support in this venture.”
Kim-Fay is licensed in Kenya to manufacture, market, and distribute products for Kimberly-Clark, an American-based producer of consumer tissue with global brands such as Kleenex, Kotex, and Huggies.
The company also distributes Unilever’s Dove and Lux brands in the region.
