Blue Rhino is a “design-led” gift shop that evokes memories and dreams of Africa. Blue Rhino works with small local businesses, women’s groups, the handicapped and the many gifted but under privileged artisans in Kenya. On top of its fancy gifts repertoire, Blue Rhino has developed an attractive range of cards using timeless Joy Adamson watercolors through the help of the National Museums of Kenyan and its Afromania Range. Blue Rhino’s collection of illustrated maps is a geographical delight that was created in the early 1900’s style of safari and wildlife, which Africa is famous for. The Blue Rhino currently has four retail outlets – at the ABC Place in Westlands, at the Village Market, at the Hub in Karen and in Nanyuki. We also have a wholesale department and supply a large number of Hotel gift shops and lodges all over East Africa as well as export to Europe and the United States.
METRO GIFTS & CRAFTS is a premier Kenyan cultural handicraft exporter, traditional gift supplier, and African novelty merchant based in Nairobi, Kenya. Celebrating the artistic heritage of indigenous East African tribes, the company sources and distributes authentic handmade decorative gifts to international markets. Our expansive cultural gift catalog features hand-carved Kisii soapstone animal sculptures, hand-carved mahogany and ebony wood figurines, traditional African tribal masks, and colorful Maasai beaded jewelry. We also produce woven sisal kiondo gift baskets, authentic Maasai shuka picnic blankets, batik wall hangings, and carved wooden tableware. Every artisanal piece is handcrafted by master indigenous artisans using sustainable local materials, non-toxic organic polishes, and authentic colorfast beads, ensuring museum-grade aesthetic quality and durability. We supply international museum gift shops, ethnic cultural boutiques, tourist safari lodges, fair-trade novelty importers, and corporate gift buyers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Operating a dedicated curation studio and packing warehouse in Nairobi, Metro Gifts & Crafts manages custom retail packaging, barcoding, phytosanitary export documentation, and air/sea freight container dispatch. METRO GIFTS & CRAFTS is dedicated to sharing African artisan brilliance with the world, providing authentic cultural novelties, fair-trade artisan livelihoods, and dependable global export supply.
Shreeji Enterprises (K) Ltd. verified
location_on Nairobi, Kenya
workspace_premium Freight & Logistics
Shreeji Enterprises (K) LTD, based in Nairobi - Kenya, one of the largest transportation logistics company in the East African region provides safe and reliable Long Haulage, Warehousing and Logistics services for specialized and general cargo to a diverse group of customers in the East African region. In addition to the transportation services, Shreeji Enterprises also stocks a large variety of building materials for wholesale trading in the East African market.Building the best truckload company in the industry was the ambition of Haresh V D Soni in 1989. Starting with one truck; growing to a fleet of over 220 trucks. Starting as an owner operator; growing to employ over 650 employees today.We were registered in Nairobi - Kenya on November 29, 1993 under the Companies Act as a limited liability company. We provide our transportation, warehousing and logistic services using our company – controlled equipment and our company drivers, and other ground handling staff. With our industry expertise, innovative technology and a modern approach to the real world cargo transportation and logistics, our customers are assured that their cargo is in safe hands. We also offer a vast variety of building materials for wholesale in the East African market which include reinforcement bars, steel pipes, wire products, cement and interior finishing products.Shreeji Enterprises provides haulage services directly from the anchored ship via its Warehouse situated in Shimanzi - Mombasa (strategically close to the port) straight to the client. Shreeji Enterprises currently hold the capacity to handle 750,000 Metric Tonnes of cargo annually and is still building its capacity tying up with new clients and enhancing its relationships with its existing clients.In the hardware division, we have tied up with major manufacturers in Kenya to be able to provide the best quality building materials at the most affordable rates. Our products and services are easily made available not only to the locals in Kenya, but also to the neighbouring countries in the East African region.
Ukwala Trading Co. Limited is a premier one-stop wholesale distributor of general hardware, construction tools, and building materials headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Serving the East African building sector for decades, Ukwala Trading maintains massive inventory warehouses providing trade contractors, building material retailers, and agricultural cooperatives with fast, reliable product fulfillment.The company’s extensive catalog covers:Building Materials & Timber: High-grade commercial plywood, shuttering boards, construction nails, roofing felts, and wire reinforcement products.Flooring & Wall Tiles: Vitrified floor tiles, ceramic wall coverings, tile adhesives, epoxy grouts, and aluminium edge trims.Tools & Machinery: Rotary hammer drills, angle grinders, circular saws, air compressors, masonry hand tools, and heavy-duty agricultural implements.Plumbing & Hardware: Galvanized pipe fittings, PVC pressure pipes, brass gate valves, door locks, hinges, and industrial fasteners.Ukwala Trading Co. Limited delivers volume-discounted wholesale pricing and coordinated dispatch logistics to construction sites and hardware stores across Kenya and neighboring territories.
Wuerth (K) Limited is the Kenyan subsidiary of the globally renowned Würth Group, the world leader in assembly and fastening technology, based in Nairobi. Supplying construction contractors, automotive repairers, metal fabricators, and maintenance workshops across East Africa, Würth delivers premium German-engineered fastening and assembly solutions.The company’s high-precision catalog features:Fasteners & Anchoring Systems: ETA-certified concrete chemical anchors, mechanical through-bolts, self-drilling screws, and heavy-duty structural fasteners.Professional Power & Hand Tools: Master series cordless power tools, laser measuring devices, socket sets, and ergonomic hand tools.Chemical Technical Products: High-performance PU expanding foams, hybrid structural sealants, silicone adhesives, and rust penetrants.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ergonomic safety footwear, protective eyewear, cut-resistant gloves, and respiratory masks.Wuerth (K) Limited provides direct technical consultation, on-site anchor pull-out testing, and automated inventory management systems (ORSY) for commercial clients.
Packaging & Allied (K) Limited is an established Kenyan manufacturer and distributor of industrial packaging solutions, protective construction films, and polymer building materials based in Nairobi. Serving building contractors, logistics firms, and manufacturing industries across East Africa, the company delivers versatile polymer products.Key product divisions include:Construction Polythene Sheeting: Heavy-duty damp-proof membrane (DPM) polythene rolls, concrete curing sheets, and temporary protective covers.Industrial Strapping & Films: Stretch wrap films, polypropylene (PP) strapping, PET strapping, and adhesive packaging tapes.Geotextiles & Tarpaulins: Woven and non-woven geotextile fabrics for soil stabilization, and waterproof poly-tarpaulins for material protection.Packaging & Allied (K) Limited utilizes virgin polymer resins to ensure maximum tear strength, puncture resistance, and UV longevity.
Nyumba Ya Chuma Limited is a major Kenyan distributor of structural steel, construction hardware, and building materials headquartered in Nairobi. Serving commercial contractors, steel fabricators, and infrastructure builders across East Africa, the company maintains extensive stocks of heavy building products.The company’s heavy structural inventory includes:Structural Steel: High-tensile deformed rebar (TMT), mild steel hollow sections (SHS/RHS), universal beams, channels, and angles.Reinforcing Mesh & Wire: BRC welded wire mesh, galvanized binding wire, chain-link fencing, and barbed wire.Roofing & Sheet Metal: Galvanized corrugated sheets, prepainted box-profile iron sheets, and flat mild steel plates.Builder’s Hardware: Scaffolding pipes, couplers, construction wire nails, and industrial fasteners.Nyumba Ya Chuma Limited provides competitive wholesale bulk pricing and coordinated logistics dispatch directly to project sites.
Hassanali Glass & Hardware is a trusted Kenyan supplier of architectural flat glass, window hardware, and building finishing materials based in Nairobi. With extensive experience in the glazing and joinery sector, the company supplies glass contractors, aluminium fabricators, and building developers across East Africa.The company’s product catalog includes:Architectural Glass: Clear float glass (3mm to 10mm), tinted glass, patterned figured glass, laminated safety glass, and silver mirrors.Aluminium & Glazing Accessories: Friction stays, sliding window rollers, window latches, structural silicone, and rubber gaskets.Architectural Hardware: Mortise locks, cylinder locks, stainless steel hinges, and cabinet fittings.Glass Processing Services: Precision glass cutting, beveling, polished edge finishing, and hole drilling.Hassanali Glass & Hardware delivers superior product quality, custom sizing, and dependable trade logistics.
Ambar Enterprises is an established Kenyan wholesale distributor of commercial hardware, engineering tools, and construction consumables located in Nairobi. Supplying civil construction firms, manufacturing facilities, and hardware retail stores across East Africa, Ambar Enterprises provides reliable product lines.Key product divisions include:Industrial Fasteners & Fixings: Grade 8.8 high-tensile bolts, stainless steel screws, anchor fasteners, and threaded rods.Power Tools & Abrasives: Angle grinders, hammer drills, cutting discs, grinding wheels, and diamond blades.Welding Equipment & Accessories: ARC/MIG welding machines, welding electrodes, protective masks, and cable connectors.Builder’s Hardware: Steel wheelbarrows, shovel tools, masonry levels, scaffolding clamps, and safety PPE gear.Ambar Enterprises is committed to exceptional product durability, competitive wholesale pricing, and prompt delivery dispatch.
Blue Nile Rolling Mills Ltd. verified
location_on Nairobi, Kenya
workspace_premium Building Materials
The group split from one of the countries largest producer of building materials to form a manufacturing outfit in 2006 which now comprises of 2 totally diverse industries. While each division is independently managed and run, they are at the same time governed by common policies and goals. The company’s main operating lines of businesses are steel manufacturing, real estate, trading, export. In the last eleven years the manufacturing outfit has grown from strength to strength to become one of the leading Commercial business houses in Kenya. Blue Nile Group is composed of: Blue Nile Wire Products Limited – Wire products manufacturing factory. Blue Nile Rolling Mils Limited – Steel product manufacturing factory. The Blue Nile group is a well known success story among the steel manufacturing sector in the country. The group has grown to have a capacity of 100,000 TPA .The company believes in installing state of the art technology and keeps upgrading its machinery in due time.This helps us to produce high quality steel and helps maintain the safety standards.Our products are deemed fit for usage by the KEBS which is the body responsible to maintain standards in the country. Over the years the group has developed a large regular client base which include some of the top business houses of the country. The company is led by people with immense experience and is guided by top notch people in the field of finance,law and administration. The promoters of the organisation have immense experience in major companies both locally and internationally Steel Division The Bluenile Group facility produces various types of hot rolled steel products including twisted reinforced bars whose sizes range from 8mm to 32 mm, deformed (TMT) reinforcement bars whose sizes range from 8mm to 32 mm and round bars (8mm to 32 mm). The facility is also equipped with the technology to produce hot rolled angles, flats, Z-bars and T-bars. Wire Division In 2006, Blue Nile Wire Products Limited (“Blue Nile Wire Products”) acquired a steel wire product Manufacturing facility in Kikuyu. The company now manufactures and markets a wide range of steel wire products including wire rods, galvanized wire, wire mesh, BRC, nails, chain link, round wire, barbed wire and binding wire. The company also imports steel products from countries such as China, Turkey, South Africa and Ukraine to market products for the construction and fabrication industry. Blue Nile Wire Products is working to further reinforce its position as a market leader and is therefore expanding its international presence in various upcoming markets. The company has also recently invested in infrastructure and plant & machinery to expand its product offering. The company achieved a 300% growth in sales between 2007 and 2010 and sales are currently estimated at KES1.5 billion (USD 16 million). The Kenyan Bureau of Standards and ISO 9002 accredit the facility.