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Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Limited Regional General Manager Raphael Kiandiko during an interview on the sidelines of the 90th anniversary celebration of the company in Nairobi, on July 14, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

Swedish engineering firm Atlas Copco has solidified its commitment to East Africa, placing Kenya at the centre of its regional expansion strategy to mark 90 years of operations.

Leveraging Nairobi as a hub for 14 countries, the company is increasing investment in manufacturing, mining, and sustainable technologies, citing strong growth in the region despite global economic uncertainty.

Speaking as it celebrates 90 years of operation in Kenya, the solutions provider disclosed plans to ramp up investments across manufacturing, mining, infrastructure and sustainable industrial technologies.