Kenya’s Top Electrical Contractors

Electrical companies play an important role in lighting and powering a country.

Many electrical companies in Kenya have been operating for many years and are known for providing high-quality electrical products and services.

Here is a listing of the top electrical contractors in Kenya.

1. Mehta Electricals

Mehta Electricals, which is headquartered in the capital Nairobi, is one of Kenya’s leading electrical engineering companies.

The company, which started operations in 1963 as Mehta Radio Electric Store in Mombasa offers various electrical contracting services to institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across the country.

Mehta Electricals has recently expanded its capabilities and services as an electrical contractor to become one of the largest electrical contractors in the East African region.

With more than 400 employees, Mehta has offices in Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan.

2. Central Electricals

With more than 70 years of experience, Central Electricals International Ltd. (CEIL) is a Nairobi-based international electrical contracting company with offices in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Zambia, and Malawi.

The company also handles projects in Somalia, Ethiopia, Congo, and Liberia.

Initially based in Mombasa, CEIL was known as Central Electric House until 1993, when it was incorporated as an international electrical company.

3. Jumba Engineering

Jumba Engineering specialises in electrical installation work for commercial buildings, residential buildings, public entertainment buildings, and factory buildings.

The company has undertaken electrical installation work in Kenya for more than 30 years.

4. Nginu Power Engineering

Incorporated in May 2004 as a private limited liability company, Nginu Power Engineering (E.A) Ltd. is a regional leader in the provision of power and power generation solutions.

Nginu Power markets itself as an expert in the design, supply, and construction of street lighting masts. The company also supplies, installs, and commissions generators from 2.5KVA up to 2500KVA.

5. PowerGen Technologies

PowerGen Technologies Ltd. (PTL) is a Kenyan engineering company with a presence in Eastern and Central Africa.

The company undertakes projects in the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of infrastructure for the power sector, telecommunications, and civil works.

PowerGen, one of the top electrical companies in Nairobi, is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

6. Infinity East Africa

Infinity East Africa Company Ltd. offers the design, and installation of infrastructure for commercial, retail and industrial clients – ranging from large corporations to small and medium enterprises.

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The company says its strategic planning, design and administration help it provide clients with experience, quality, dedication, and professionalism, which has helped it become a market leader.

7. Hyperteck Electrical Services

Hyperteck Electrical Services is a Nairobi-based electrical contracting company specialising in outdoor lighting, solar systems, and generator sales with installation.

Established in 1998, the company has grown to handle projects of Sh2 million capacity to Sh100 million as of 2021.

Hyperteck Electrical Services sells, maintains, and installs generators from the Powerlink model range of 5KVA to 2000KVA. The firm’s client base includes very diversified customers, ranging from corporate bodies to the government.

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