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Best Home Appliances Brands in Kenya

Introduction

When buying your home appliances, choosing the best brands that are reliable is another important factor that you might consider. In Kenya something that is not taken lightly is when you buy from a specific brand, this is because you will want to get exactly what you are paying for. There are many brands to choose from and each brand has its weakness and strength. Some brands are well known for a specific kind of products. In this article, I will list all the Premium Brands, Average Brands, and Economical Brands in the Kenyan Market.

Premium Brands

Premium brands have high-quality products therefore their products are high-priced compared to other products. In addition, most of the premium brands offer a 2-year warranty on their products. Below is a list of the premium brands in the Kenyan Market.

1. Bosch

Robert Bosch founde Bosch in 1886. It first started as a “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering” in Stuttgart. Bosch is in many fields from commercial appliances, to power tools and home appliances. Most Bosch products have a minimum of 2 years warranty, this makes it easy to sell Bosch products because of their high quality. Bosch service center is located in Nairobi Kenya and the brand offers door-to-door after-service for all their products. In the Kenyan Market, Bosch is known for their power tools such as drills, and Home appliances such as cookers.

2. Nutribullet

Capital Brands Holdings Inc. is the parent company of Nutribullet and Magic Bullet which are two separate brands. They first released the magic bullet in 2003, in 2012 Nutribullet was then released later as a more powerful version. Richard Krause founded Capital Brands Holdings Inc in 2003 and De’Longhi later acquired Capital Brands in November 2020 which is now the current parent company. The company offers a 2-year warranty on their products. Their service center is located in Nairobi Kenya. The company is mostly known for its Nutribullet blenders in the Kenyan Market.

3. Electrolux

Axel Wenner-Gren founded Electrolux by in 1919 in Sweden. It produces many products in various categories such as home appliances and commercial appliances. Their products have a 2-year warranty and they are mostly known for vacuum cleaners in the Kenyan Market. The service center is also located in Nairobi Kenya.

4. Beko

Vehbi Koc founded Beko a Turkish company in 1995. He also founded Arçelik A.Ş. which is the parent company of Beko. The company deals with products such as Appliances, Technology, and Electronics and most of their products have a 2-year warranty. Beko service center is located in Adam’s Arcade, Ngong Rd, Nairobi Kenya. Beko is mostly known for its cookers in the Kenyan market.

5. Philips

Fredrick Philips and his son Gerard founded Phillips, a Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation in 1891 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Light bulbs were their first product and they offer a wide range of products such as Medical equipment, Home appliances, and Intellectual property. They also provide management and licensing (for divested businesses of Philips, such as audiovisual equipment and lighting). Philips brand has been in the Kenyan Market for a long time. Therefore, they are well known for providing quality iron boxes, Light bulbs, and Blenders in the Kenyan Market.

6. Kenwood

Kenneth Maynard Wood founded Kenwood in 1947 in Woking UK. The company later moved to Havant, UK in 1962 where they currently maintain. Kenwood’s first product was a toaster which was invented by Kenneth Wood. Later in the years, they introduced our products such as Kitchen machines, Food and drink preparation machines (Food processors, blenders, juicers), and Breakfast machines (Kettles, toasters, coffee makers). Kenwood became part of the De’Longhi group which is the parent company. They are well known for their Kitchen appliances in the Kenyan market.

7. Panasonic

Kōnosuke Matsushita founded Panasonic a Japanese brand in 1918 as Matsushita Electric Housewares Manufacturing Works in Fukushima, Osaka. The name was later changed to Panasonic Corporation in 2008. Panasonic offers a wide range of products and services, including rechargeable batteries, automotive and avionics systems, industrial systems, as well as home renovation and construction. Panasonic offers 3 types of warranty 3 Year Standard Warranty, 5 Year Extended Warranty, and 7 Year Extended+ Warranty. Their most known products are Water dispensers in the Kenyan Market.

8. Samsung

Lee Byung-Chul founded Samsung first as a grocery trading store in 1938 in Taegu, Korea. The brand later entered into the electronics industry in 1969. Their first products were black and white televisions. Samsung offers a wide range of products and services. They are well known for products such as smartphones, smart watches, televisions, and Appliances in the Kenyan Market. This is the most known brand in Kenya because it provides numerous products that are of high quality. Samsung has several service centers in Nairobi. One of their service centers is located in Westlands Madonna House Front Office, Shop 01, Nairobi, Kenya. They offer a warranty of 1-2 years depending on the item.

9. LG

Koo In-hwoi founded LG which was formerly known as Lucky-Goldstar which is a South Korean company in 1947. In 1995 the name of Lucky Goldstar Group was changed to LG. LG offers products and services such as Electronics, Chemicals, Telecommunications, Engineering, Information, Technology, and power generation. In Kenya, LG is well known for their washing Machine, Televisions, Fridges, and Phones. Their service center is located at Kenrail Towers, Nairobi.

 10. Haier

Haier is a Chinese multinational home appliances and consumer electronics company. Zhang Ruimin founded the brand first as Qingdao Refrigerator Co. in 1984. The company’s name changed to Qingdao Haier Group in 1991 which was then simplified to Haier in 1992. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells products such as refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, dryers, microwave ovens, mobile phones, computers, and televisions. They are well known for Fridges, cookers, and inbuilt appliances in the Kenyan Market. They offer a 2-year warranty on their products.

Mid-Range Brands

Most of the mid-range brands are from Kenya, therefore their products tend to have the same price range. These are the most advisable brands to choose when you don’t have a big budget. Below is a list of the average brands in the Kenyan Market:

1. Ramtons

Hypermart Ltd (an importer in Kenya) conceptualized Ramtons a Kenyan brand of home Appliances in 1994. Ramtoms is a well-known brand in the Kenyan Market. They are well known for their Kitchen appliances and Home appliances. Their service center is located in Nairobi Kenya. Most of their products have a one-year warranty. 

2. Mika

Mika brand began in 2011. This is one of the leading brands in the Kenyan Market. They are known for affordable and quality products such as home appliances. They offer a year warranty on their products. Their service center is Located in Nairobi Kenya.

3. Hisense

Hisense is a Chinese multinational major appliance and electronics brand. It began its business as Qingdao No.2 Radio Factory manufacturing radios sold under the brand name Red Lantern in 1969 in Qingdao, China. Qingdao Capital Fund now owns Hisense, which manufactures products such as white goods, televisions, set-top boxes, digital TV broadcasting equipment, laptops, mobile phones, wireless modules, wireless PC cards, and optical components for the telecommunications and data communications industries. The brand owns many brands, such as Hisense, Toshiba, Gorenje, Kelon, and Ronshen. They are well known for Hisense Televisions in the Kenyan Market and offer their products a 1-year warranty. Their service center is located in Nairobi.

4. TLAC

TLAC is a Kenyan brand that manufactures and sells home and kitchen appliances. Their products include electric ovens, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, fans, hand dryers, Built-in hoods, Deep fryers, Dishwashers, Gas hobs, Gas cookers, Blenders and choppers, and Coffee machines. They offer a one-year warranty on most of their products. They are well known for machinery appliances in the Kenyan Market.

5. Roch

Roch is a brand of electronics and water treatment products with headquarters in Dubai. They provide products such as TVs, Refrigerators, Air conditioners, Fans and coolers, Kitchen and home appliances, and Washing machines. Roch brand is new to the Kenyan Market. They have offices in Nairobi, Kenya where they offer various services

6. TCL

TCL a Chinese company was first founded as TTK Home Appliances (Huizhou) Co., Ltd in 1981 by Li Dongsheng. The company changed its name to Telephone Communication Limited (TCL) in 1985. They manufacture products such as Television sets, smartphones, mobile phones, air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators and robot vacuum cleaners. The brand is well known for home appliances, Televisions, and commercial appliances in the Kenyan Market and offers a year warranty on most of its products. Their service center is in Nairobi, Kenya.

7. Rebune

Rebune Group established Rebune in 1995 located in China. The head office of Rebune is in Hong Kong. Rebune provides products such as professional beauty and hair products, Electrical appliances, fashion jewelry, and watches. They are well known for Stand Mixers and home appliances. They offer a 1-year warranty on most of their products.

8. Skyworth

Huang Hongsheng and Stephen Wong established Skyworth in 1988. They manufacture products such as Set-top boxes, televisions, A/V security products, mobile phones, auto electronics, electric vehicles, and precision die. They are well known for Televisions in the Kenyan Market. Most of their products have a one-year warranty.

9. Von

Hotpoint Appliances Limited manufacters Von, a Kenyan Brand. Hotpoint was established in 1984. Von brand produces a wide range of products such as Washing machines, Fridges, Cookers, Dishwashers, Air conditioners, TVs, Freezers, Heaters, Built-in appliances, microwaves, blenders, kettles, ironing boards, vacuum cleaners, iron boxes, home entertainment appliances, Beauty appliances, and air fryers. They are well known for Home and kitchen appliances, Home entertainment appliances, and air conditioners in the Kenyan Market. They offer a one-year warranty on their products. Their service center is located in Nairobi Kenya.

10. Admiral

Ross D. Siragusa founded Admiral, an American Brand that was originally known as Transformer Corporation of America in 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. The name changed to Admiral in 1934 and officially became Admiral Corporation of America Inc. in 1936. They offer products such as home appliances and consumer electronics. Admiral brand is still new to the Kenyan Market. They offer a one-year warranty on most of their products.

11. Tornado

Mahmoud El-Araby founded Elaraby Group which is the parent company of Tornado in 1964 in Egypt. Elaraby Group partnered with companies such as the Japanese TOSHIBA Company and many more. Tornado is a brand that produces products such as home and electric appliances. Tornado is well known for blenders and ovens in the Kenyan Market. Most of their products have a one-year warranty.

12. Binatone

Binatone is a UK brand that was founded in 1958. It offers products such as home appliances, cooling technologies, TV technology, and power solutions. The brand is well known for its Blenders, iron boxes, and Kettles in the Kenyan Market. They offer a one-year warranty on their products.

Economical Brands

Most economical brands are from China and are new to the Kenyan market, therefore they are not well known. Kenya has seen a tremendous change in the home appliances sector where Chinese brands are being ventured to the Kenyan Market. They offer the most affordable prices than other brands. Below is a list of the economical brands that we have in the Kenyan Market:

1. Nunix

Nunix

Nunix is a Chinese brand that manufactures products such as home appliances and electronics. The brand is well known for its affordable dispensers in the Kenyan Market. They offer a 1-year warranty on most of their products.

2. Premier

They offer a wide range of products such as appliances. They are well known for their fridges and freezers in the Kenyan Market. Most of their products have a one-year warranty.

3. Euroken

Euroken is a brand under The Eurogroup company, the parent company of Eurochef and Euroken that deals with products such as Home and kitchen appliances and entertainment appliances. They are well known for home entertainment appliances in the Kenyan Market.

4. Ailyons

Ailyons is a brand of appliances manufactured, distributed, and retailed in Kenya established in 2016. It manufactures products such as Televisions, home and kitchen appliances, Air conditioners, and Electrical fittings. They are well known for kettles and blenders in the Kenyan Market.

5. Vitron

Vitron is a Chinese brand that manufactures products such as TVs, Fridges, Home Entertainment, Dispensers, and blenders. They are well known for Televisions in the Kenyan Market.

6. Rashnik

Rashnik is a Chinese brand that is new to the Kenyan Market. The brand is in the same category as most Economical brands hence bringing almost the same products with the same quality. Their products include blenders, tabletop cookers, Kettles, Kitchen appliances, and irons. 

7. Sokany

Yiwu Sokany Electric Appliance Company established Sokany, a Chinese-based manufacturer in 1993. The brand produces a wide range of products, for example, kitchen appliances, beauty and hair care products, personal care appliances, and home essentials. They are well known for iron boxes, Breakfast machines, and Beauty products. Sokany has a one-year warranty on their products. Sokany brand is yet to establish in Kenya therefore they don’t have a service center. Hence, their products might be considered to have no warranty.

Conclusion

Brands with a service center are a better option, this is because they are always ready to repair or replace any malfunctions of their products. They also have technicians on-site ready to solve any technical issues related to their products. Most of the premium brands are international, therefore they all provide products that are reliable and high quality. Our website skywave.co.ke has all these brands listed above, and in comparison with other sellers, you can get them at the best prices.

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