Pwani Oil buys Kartasi in diversification strategy

Kartasi Band limited warehouse at Industrial Area in Nairobi. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NMG

Mombasa-based manufacturer Pwani Oil Products has bought stationery firm Kartasi Industries Limited for an undisclosed sum closing a strategic move to diversify its business.

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) said it had approved the deal on the condition that Kartasi’s 69 permanent employees are retained for 12 months after the transaction is concluded.

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