In Kenya, the biotechnology industry has been growing significantly, contributing innovative solutions particularly in the fields of medicine, agriculture, and environmental management. Biotech companies in Kenya harness biological processes of microorganisms and other forms of life to develop products and technologies that offer vast improvements in the quality of life. Here’s a comprehensive list of notable biotech companies operating in Kenya:
- Excella Biotechnologies Limited
- Focus: Excella Biotechnologies specializes in providing solutions for research, diagnostic, and analytical laboratories within the East African region.
- Location: Assi Centre, Westlands, Nairobi.
- Contacts: +254 720 397 390, +254 721 949 029
- Email: [email protected]
- Bora Biotech Ltd
- Focus: Founded in 2004, Bora Biotech offers innovative testing technologies for the food, agriculture, veterinary, water, and environmental sectors.
- Location: Cooper Centre, Kabete.
- Contacts: +254 742 840 375, +254 742 840 328
- Email: [email protected]
- Savanna Biotech
- Focus: This company develops sustainable biotechnological solutions designed to enhance crop and animal health in East Africa.
- Location: Hurlingham Court, Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi.
- Wanda Organic
- Focus: Focuses on providing sustainable solutions to the agricultural sector, emphasizing soil and plant health.
- Location: 4th Floor, Crater Metropolis, Nairobi.
- Contacts: +254 020 4343600
- Hass Biotechnology Centre
- Location: Argwings Kodhek Road, Next to Jamii Bora Bank, Nairobi.
- Contacts: +254 720 416 144, +254 734 238 799
- Email: [email protected]
- Sanofi Biotechnologies
- Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel Annex, 13th Floor Longonot Road, Nairobi.
- Contacts: +254 020 513 9600
- Biotec Laboratories Kenya Ltd
- Focus: Specializes in commercializing products for laboratory analysis in clinical, industrial, and scientific research areas.
- Location: Kugeria Court, Next to Upperhill Medical Centre.
- Contact: +254 721 703 186, +254 725 681 832
- Email: [email protected]
- Greenbelt Biotech Kenya
- Location: Adams Arcade, Kilimani Road, Nairobi.
- Contacts: +254 723 772 303
- SGS Kenya Limited
- Focus: Provides a broad range of contract laboratory services, including clinical research and clinical trial testing.
- Location: Victoria Towers, Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upperhill.
- Contact: +254 709 633 000
- Africa Harvest Biotech Company
- Location: Spring Valley Business Park, Westlands, Nairobi.
- Contacts: +254 724 256 977, +254 733 635 260
- Email: [email protected]
These companies are at the forefront of biotechnological innovation in Kenya, each contributing in unique ways to the fields of healthcare, agriculture, and environmental management. Their work not only enhances Kenya’s capabilities in biotechnology but also addresses various societal challenges, making significant impacts on both local and regional scales.
