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Safic-Alcan Expands African Presence with New Office in Kenya

Published on November 28, 2025

Safic-Alcan opens new East Africa office in Nairobi to support specialty chemicals distribution

Paris-La Défense, April 18, 2023 – Safic-Alcan, a global leader in specialty chemicals distribution, is pleased to announce the opening of its new subsidiary office in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a major step in the company’s expansion across the African continent.

The launch of Safic-Alcan East Africa strengthens the company’s ability to support customers across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Strategically positioned in Nairobi, the new office complements Safic-Alcan’s established regional hubs in South Africa and Egypt, significantly enhancing its service capabilities in one of Africa’s fastest-growing markets.

To lead operations in this key region, Safic-Alcan has appointed Philip Kamau as Development Director East Africa. With a chemistry degree and over nine years of experience in chemical distribution, Mr. Kamau brings deep expertise and market knowledge essential to expanding Safic-Alcan’s footprint in East Africa.

Yann Lissillour, CEO of Safic-Alcan Group, commented:

We are thrilled to be expanding our presence in Africa, a continent that is becoming increasingly important in the formulating industry. By investing in Africa, we are catering to a consumer market of 250 million people in Eastern Africa. We are confident that our new subsidiary in Kenya will help us better serve customers and grow our business in the region.
Yann LissillourCEOSafic-Alcan

The new Nairobi office marks a significant milestone in Safic-Alcan’s global growth strategy. It reinforces the company’s commitment to providing top-tier technical expertise, localized customer support, and a comprehensive portfolio of specialty chemical solutions across Africa.

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