Japanese multinational conglomerate; Toshiba Corporation, has announced the launch of its brand new branch office in Nairobi under the name ‘Toshiba Africa’.
The company’s main subsidiary based in South Africa.
The Toshiba Africa Nairobi branch, started business operations this month, as the company looks to explore the potential in eastern Africa from its Nairobi office.
The President and Chief Operating Officer of Toshiba Corporation; Satoshi Tsunakawa, said in his opening speech: “I am very excited to be here in Nairobi for this momentous occasion.”.
He also added that “Here in Africa, we are sharpening our focus on how we can contribute to the future,”.
Image from The Star Kenya.
Toshiba has since the 1970s, supplied turbines and generators for over 18 power plants across the African continent.
Toshiba has also contributed to creating better and more comfortable lives by helping to harness renewable energy sources, including the geothermal power system at Olkaria.
The Japanese Corporation, first opened its Africa office in Johannesburg in 1967, supplying products and systems such as building and digital solutions, as well as energy.
Toshiba established its Toshiba Africa subsidiary in 2014 and has since, been focusing on business expansion in the sub-Saharan region.
The new branch office in Kenya, will be an incubation hub for Toshiba to foster innovation and be closer to its customers and partners as the company strengthens its presence in the East African region.
