# List of multinational companies in Kenya

Tamtam tracks 150 multinational companies headquartered in Kenya. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Airtel Africa, Equity Bank Limited and Kenya Airways. Their median headcount is 1,620. Half of them were founded in 1980 or later. The most common headquarters are Nairobi (42).

This selection of multinational companies in Kenya comprises large firms, predominantly in the financial services and telecommunications sectors, alongside significant players in hospitality, aviation, and manufacturing. Noteworthy examples include Airtel Africa, a telecom company operating across 14 African countries; Equity Bank Limited, a financial services holding company providing banking, insurance, and fintech solutions; Kenya Airways, an airline connecting Africa to global destinations; and Bidco Africa, a manufacturer of edible oils, fats, and hygiene products.

A clear pattern among these companies is their strong regional focus, with many, like KCB Bank Group and Jubilee Insurance, explicitly serving East Africa and beyond. Most of these large organizations, such as Britam and Serena Hotels, are headquartered in Nairobi, with a founding era spanning from the late 19th century to the early 2010s.

🇰🇪 Kenya · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Airtel Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/airtel-africa) (airtel.africa)<br>A telecom company operating in 14 African countries, offering mobile voice, data, and mobile money services to deliver a seamless customer experience | Telecommunications | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 15,807 | 2010 |
| 2 | [Equity Bank Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/equity-bank-limited) (equitygroupholdings.com)<br>Financial services holding company providing banking, insurance, and fintech solutions across East Africa while funding social impact programs in education, health, and agriculture. | Financial Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 10,055 | 1984 |
| 3 | [Kenya Airways](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kenya-airways) (kenya-airways.com)<br>Leading African airline operating modern fleet, connecting Africa to global destinations, offering passenger and cargo services with renowned onboard experience. | Airlines and Aviation | 🇰🇪 | 8,587 | 1977 |
| 4 | [KCB Bank Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kcb-bank-group) (kcbgroup.com)<br>A leading financial services organization in East Africa with operations in multiple countries, offering a wide range of banking services | Banking | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 6,811 | 1896 |
| 5 | [Britam](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/britam) (britam.com)<br>A leading diversified financial services group in Eastern and Southern Africa offering insurance, asset management, banking, property development, and private equity services | Financial Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 5,403 | 1965 |
| 6 | [CloudFactory](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cloudfactory) (cloudfactory.com)<br>Combines a modular platform with human intelligence to label data, correct edge cases, and monitor AI models for improved real-world performance. | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇰🇪 US / UK / Nepal / Kenya | 3,901 | 2010 |
| 7 | [NCBA Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ncba-group) (ncbagroup.com)<br>Providing diverse financial products and personalized services to retail and corporate clients, promoting inclusion and strategic partnerships in East Africa. | Financial Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 3,053 |  |
| 8 | [Serena Hotels](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/serena-hotels) (serenahotels.com)<br>Luxury accommodation provider with 35 up-market properties in Eastern Africa and Asia, focusing on product excellence, authentic cuisine, and guest satisfaction | Hospitality | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,993 | 1970 |
| 9 | [UN Environment Programme](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/un-environment-programme) (unep.org)<br>A global environmental authority promoting sustainable development, setting agendas, and advocating for the environment within the United Nations system | International Affairs | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,992 | 1972 |
| 10 | [ICEA LION Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/icea-lion-group) (linktr.ee)<br>An African financial services group offering insurance and wealth management, guided by a customer-centric approach and commitment to integrity and promises | Financial Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,870 | 1895 |
| 11 | [Watu Credit](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/watu-credit) (watuafrica.com)<br>A FinTech company in Africa providing access to mobility and connectivity assets for the unbanked to promote financial inclusion and independence | Financial Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,826 | 2015 |
| 12 | [Jubilee Insurance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jubilee-insurance) (jubileeinsurance.com)<br>Leading insurer in East Africa with ISO certification and multiple stock exchange listings Offers insurance services in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and Mauritius | Insurance | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,547 | 1937 |
| 13 | [AIM Global](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aim-global)<br>A leading Multilevel Marketing and Direct Selling Company with global reach, offering remarkable products, strong compensation plan, and charitable programs | Advertising Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,478 | 2006 |
| 14 | [Mount Kenya University - MKU](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mount-kenya-university-mku) (mku.ac.ke)<br>A chartered university offering diverse courses, promoting academic excellence, career prospects, and student welfare through innovative programs, research, and ICT integration | Education Administration Programs | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,393 | 2000 |
| 15 | [Bidco Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bidco-africa) (bidcoafrica.com)<br>A leading manufacturer in East and Central Africa, producing high-quality edible oils, fats, margarine, soaps, detergents, and hygiene products, with a vision for future market leadership | Manufacturing | 🇰🇪 Thika | 2,262 | 1985 |
| 16 | [CIC Insurance Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cic-insurance-company) (cic.co.ke)<br>A leading insurer in Africa offering a wide range of insurance products including general, life, medical, and micro-insurance, as well as asset management services | Financial Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,133 | 1968 |
| 17 | [Sun King](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sun-king) (sunking.com)<br>Designing, distributing, and financing solar home energy for off-grid homes in Africa and Asia, serving over 100 million customers in 60+ countries | Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,101 | 2009 |
| 18 | [Amref Health Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/amref-health-africa-nairobi) (amref.org)<br>A leading NGO in Africa focused on increasing sustainable health access through human resources, health services delivery, and investments in health | Non-profit Organizations | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,079 |  |
| 19 | [Nation Media Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nation-media-group-nairobi) (nationmedia.com)<br>Leading media house in East and Central Africa, offering print, electronic, and digital media services with operations across multiple countries Publicly listed company with a vision for pan-African influence | Media Production | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,076 | 1959 |
| 20 | [I&M Bank Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/i-and-m-bank-ltd) (imbankgroup.com)<br>A major regional commercial bank offering corporate and retail banking services, with international operations in three countries and a strong presence in Kenya | Banking | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 2,003 | 1974 |
| 21 | [Diamond Trust Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/diamond-trust-bank) (dtbafrica.com)<br>A leading regional bank affiliated with AKDN, focusing on SMEs and innovative digital solutions, with over 130 branches in East Africa | Banking | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,923 | 1946 |
| 22 | [UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/un-habitat-united-nations-human-settlements-programme) (unhabitat.org)<br>A UN entity working on urban policies and sustainable development to address challenges of rapid urbanization and create better cities | International Affairs | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,826 | 1978 |
| 23 | [AGRA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/agra) (block.charter-prod.hosted.cujo.io)<br>AGRA provides African farmers with tailor-made solutions to improve production and access markets, focusing on sustainability and community empowerment | Non-profit Organizations | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,739 | 2006 |
| 24 | [CCI Kenya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cci-kenya) (cciglobal.com)<br>A leading BPO provider in Africa, offering a wide range of services to domestic and international clients in various industries | Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,624 |  |
| 25 | [Java House Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/java-house-africa) (shortlist.net)<br>Established in 1999, this East African coffee-led restaurant chain offers authentic export-quality coffee, with over 55 stores across 12 cities Join their ambitious team! | Food and Beverage Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,620 | 1999 |
| 26 | [Airtel Kenya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/airtel-kenya) (airtel.in)<br>A global telecommunications company offering 2G, 3G, 4G wireless services, mobile commerce, broadband, fixed line services, and enterprise solutions across Asia and Africa | Telecommunications | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,605 |  |
| 27 | [Jumia Kenya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-kenya-nairobi) (jumia.co.ke)<br>A leading e-commerce platform in Africa offering a wide range of goods and services through an online marketplace, logistics, and payment solutions | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,560 | 2012 |
| 28 | [Brookside Dairy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brookside-dairy) (brookside.co.ke)<br>East Africa’s largest milk processor producing high quality dairy products, partnering with farmers, and committed to customer satisfaction and global standards | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇰🇪 Ruiru | 1,552 |  |
| 29 | [Old Mutual Kenya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/old-mutual-kenya) (oldmutual.co.ke)<br>A financial services group in East Africa offering insurance, investment, banking, and savings solutions through a diversified portfolio of subsidiaries | Financial Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,488 |  |
| 30 | [SGA Security - Security Group Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sga-security-security-group-africa) (sgasecurity.com)<br>Leading security services firm in East Africa, with over 48 years of experience, providing innovative security solutions, fostering a performance-driven environment, and prioritizing customer service and integrity | Security and Investigations | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,468 | 1969 |
| 31 | [International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/international-livestock-research-institute-ilri) (ilri.org)<br>An organization conducting research on livestock to improve food security and alleviate poverty in developing countries through global partnerships | Research Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,466 | 1995 |
| 32 | [Stanbic Bank Kenya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stanbic-bank-kenya) (stanbicbank.co.ke)<br>A financial institution offering corporate and retail banking services in Kenya and South Sudan, part of the Standard Bank Group with operations across Africa and globally | Financial Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,438 |  |
| 33 | [Bridge Academies Foundation Kenya & Uganda](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bridge-academies-foundation-kenya-and-uganda) (bridge.ac.ke)<br>This organization in Kenya partners with communities to provide high-quality education for primary and pre-primary children in various counties | Education Administration Programs | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,423 |  |
| 34 | [KEMRI - Wellcome Trust](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kemri-wellcome-trust) (kemri-wellcome.org)<br>The company conducts research on malaria and infectious diseases, focusing on basic, epidemiological, and clinical studies to inform health policy | Research Services | 🇰🇪 Kilifi | 1,407 | 1989 |
| 35 | [KK Security Ltd, a GardaWorld Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kk-security-ltd-a-gardaworld-company) (kksecurity.garda.com)<br>Provider of manned guarding, canine security, facilities management, cash management, global travel risk management, and training services in East and Central Africa | Security and Investigations | 🇰🇪 Westlands | 1,316 | 1967 |
| 36 | [BURN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burn-ruiru) (burnstoves.com)<br>A company focused on creating efficient cookstoves to positively impact people, forests, and the climate while promoting gender equality and innovation | Environmental Services | 🇰🇪 Ruiru | 1,308 | 2011 |
| 37 | [Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/synthite-industries-pvt-ltd) (synthite.com)<br>World's largest manufacturer, exporter of spice oleoresins and essential oils, providing plant-derived flavor and fragrance solutions across diverse sectors globally. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇰🇪 Ernakulam | 1,280 | 1972 |
| 38 | [SPIRO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/spiro) (spironet.com)<br>Accelerating access to affordable, clean energy technology in the mobility sector through manufacturing e-bikes and batteries in Africa | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,205 | 2014 |
| 39 | [Davis & Shirtliff](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/davis-and-shirtliff) (davisandshirtliff.com)<br>A leading supplier of water-related equipment in East Africa, specializing in water pumps, treatment, swimming pools, and renewable energy products Headquarters in Nairobi | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,202 | 1946 |
| 40 | [The Safal Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-safal-group) (safalgroup.com)<br>A leading building solutions provider in Africa, Safal Group delivers trusted products with a strong focus on customer value, innovation, partnerships, ethics, and sustainability | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,180 |  |
| 41 | [KPMG East Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kpmg-east-africa) (kpmg.com)<br>A global organization of professional services firms offering Audit, Tax, and Advisory services in over 143 countries Operations in East Africa | Financial Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,177 |  |
| 42 | [MFI Document Solutions Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mfi-document-solutions-limited) (groupmfi.com)<br>A technology solutions company in Africa, providing tailored smart solutions to enable clients across diverse business verticals to succeed efficiently | Business Supplies & Equipment | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,119 | 1984 |
| 43 | [KOKO Networks](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/koko-networks) (kokonetworks.com)<br>A technology company in East Africa and India, deploying cloud-connected KOKOpoints in local stores to offer cost-effective liquid ethanol cooking fuel | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,061 | 2015 |
| 44 | [Farmer's Choice Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/farmer-s-choice-limited) (farmerschoice.co.ke)<br>A leading producer of fresh and processed pork products in Kenya, known for high quality, international standards, and expanding markets globally | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,015 | 1980 |
| 45 | [Securex Agencies Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/securex-agencies-ltd) (securexafrica.com)<br>A leading security company in East Africa, offering quality security solutions tailored to clients' needs, with 50 years of experience | Security Systems Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 1,010 | 1970 |
| 46 | [Unga Group PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/unga-group-plc) (unga-group.com)<br>A leading manufacturer in Eastern Africa offering high-quality human nutrition, animal nutrition, and animal health products and services to customers | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 979 | 1908 |
| 47 | [Coca-Cola Beverages Africa - Kenya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coca-cola-beverages-africa-kenya) (ccbagroup.com)<br>CCBA is a leading Coca-Cola bottler in Africa, with operations in 14 countries, serving over 600,000 outlets and 350 million people | Food and Beverage Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 973 |  |
| 48 | [APA Insurance Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/apa-insurance-limited) (apainsurance.org)<br>A leading financial group in East Africa offering insurance, life insurance, pension benefits, asset management, investment advisory services, and event hosting | Insurance | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 947 | 2003 |
| 49 | [ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/icipe-international-centre-of-insect-physiology-and-ecology) (icipe.org)<br>icipe conducts research on insect physiology and ecology to develop eco-friendly pest management strategies and improve health and agriculture in Africa | Research Services | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 943 | 1970 |
| 50 | [SHOFCO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shofco) (shofco.org)<br>This organization fights poverty and gender inequality by providing holistic services to urban slums through schools for girls in Nairobi | Non-profit Organizations | 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 910 | 2004 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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