Kenya Industry

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Silafrica’s Akshay Shah on MSME Support, Circular Packaging, and Sustainable Growth in Africa’s Packaging Industry

June 7, 2025

In this exclusive interview, Akshay Shah, Group Executive Director of Silafrica, explores how the company is leading the way in sustainable packaging in Kenya and across Africa. As a founding member of KEPRO (Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization), Silafrica champions circular economy packaging, using post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial recycled materials (PIR) in over 36% of its output. The company partners with multinationals like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Heineken, and Unilever to deliver rigid plastic packaging, recyclable beverage crates, and IoT-enabled production systems (ThinkTracks). Shah also highlights the critical role of MSMEs in Africa’s packaging supply chain, outlining strategies to aggregate demand and finance packaging solutions for small-scale producers. From custom yogurt cup printing to cross-border reusable crate systems, Silafrica is redefining what it means to build a scalable, circular, and inclusive packaging industry in Africa.

Packaging Industry: Gavin Dehning Discusses Silafrica’s Growth Initiatives Across East Africa

February 12, 2024

In this conversation with MarcoPolis, Gavin Dehning, the Group CEO of Silafrica, a prominent packaging manufacturing company, discusses recent milestones and highlights major contracts with industry leaders Heineken and Coca Cola, offering valuable insights into the company’s strategic investments and expansive growth strategies across East Africa.

Manufacturing Sector: Jayesh Shah Unveils Sumaria Group’s Evolution and Expansion Plans

January 16, 2024

Jayesh Shah delves into the strategic evolution and current landscape of the family business. Focused on consolidating their ventures, Sumaria Group has streamlined its portfolio to emphasize three core entities: Silafrica, a leading packaging company; Nyanza Bottling, a Coca-Cola plant with over 35 years of thriving success; and their ginning company. Discover the unique journey and future aspirations of Sumaria Group as they seek new horizons in the global market.

Driving Innovation and Dominance in Packaging: An Interview with Maurice Oyuyo, CFO at Silafrica

July 18, 2023

In this exclusive interview, CFO Maurice Oyuyo highlights Silafrica’s vision and position in the packaging industry in Kenya and East Africa. Oyuyo sees Silafrica as a dominant player in the packaging space, focused on tailored solutions for packaging, improving plastic usage, and providing innovative solutions to B2B customers. The company offers a wide range of products, including high-quality crates and innovative foldable crates that address environmental concerns.

Circular Economy: How Silafrica’s Partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Benefits You

May 17, 2023

As we navigate through the 21st century, an era marked by a global push towards sustainability, it is essential to recognize the key players leading this charge. Silafrica, a leading provider of plastic packaging solutions in Kenya and East Africa, teamed up with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2020, marking a significant step forward in the creation of a global circular economy.

Circular Economy: How Silafrica’s Partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Benefits You

May 17, 2023

As we navigate through the 21st century, an era marked by a global push towards sustainability, it is essential to recognize the key players leading this charge. Silafrica, a leading provider of plastic packaging solutions in Kenya and East Africa, teamed up with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2020, marking a significant step forward in the creation of a global circular economy.

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