Crown Paints (K) PLC has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to information security, data protection, and global governance standards.
Mike Kamau , Managing Director of Certi-Trust, presented the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification to Joshua Ogutu, Group ICT Manager at Crown Paints.
The recognition underscores the company’s commitment to robust information security, data protection, and adherence to global governance standards.
The certification, awarded to Crown by Certi-Trust, affirms the paint maker’s ability to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information across its operations.
It also strengthens Crown Paints’ Integrated Management System (IMS), underscoring its commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.
As digital risks continue to evolve, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 provides a structured framework for identifying and managing information security risks.
For Crown Paints, which operates across multiple East African markets and manages extensive commercial and customer data, the certification signals adherence to globally recognised best practices and regulatory requirements, including Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019).
“Achieving ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification is a significant milestone for Crown Paints and reflects our commitment to protecting the information entrusted to us,” said Mustafa Tuura, Group Chief Executive Officer of Crown Paints.
“As we continue to expand across the region, this strengthens our ability to manage risk, enhance resilience, and uphold the highest standards of governance and data security,” said Tuura.
The certification is expected to enhance stakeholder confidence, support compliance, and improve the firm’s’ competitiveness in Kenya and regional markets. It also embeds a culture of security across the organisation, ensuring that information protection remains a core business priority.
Crown Paints continues to position itself as a responsible, forward-looking company, committed to safeguarding data while delivering sustainable growth across the region.
Crown Paints Corporate Profile
Established in 1958, Crown Paints (Kenya) Plc has regional operations in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
It provides tailor-made solutions to the construction and retail segments of the market with innovative products, services and world-class after-sales support.
The company’s offerings are enhanced by international brand partnerships that collectively provide the most comprehensive product range in the region.
Crown Paints has the most extensive dealer network in Kenya in both semi-urban and rural areas, including depots and Crown Décor World showrooms countrywide. The firm also possesses the most significant number of computerized tinting machines in the market, which can dispense a range of over 6,000 shades in minutes, providing customers with a higher colour range and unparalleled convenience.
Award-winning and superior service from knowledgeable, well trained and customer-focused staff enriches the consumer experience. The firm provides valuable insights and technical know-how from project planning, interior design, colour scheming or product selection to purchase to after-sales support.
Its diversified range of quality-driven, innovative products and services remains the first choice for homeowners, painters, architects and professionals for over 60 years. In addition to decorative paints, the paints manufacturer has supplemented its product range with a wide array of fashion and textured paint finishes.
The firm targets consumers who want their homes, offices or commercial developments to be an extension of their personality as well as to reflect global design trends and colour palettes.
It has launched several textured paints from unique affordable interior Italian luxurious designer finishes in the Candis Range & Italia range to Crown Paints Ruff N’ Tuff exterior textured finish all have been the first choice in the industry for decades, together with an extensive range of textures that cater to a multitude of tastes as well as budgets.
Crown Paints have an extensive range of automotive paints available under its own Motocryl for the Jua Kali market, Duco brand as well as world-leading products from Nexa Autocolour (PPG) and Duxone (Axalta Coating Systems).
The paint manufacturer has a supply agreement with Oil, Gas and Marine Specialist Coatings giant, Akzo Nobel, as well as leading adhesive and construction chemicals company, Pidilite. The Crown Silicone range of paints are produced under license from Wacker Chemie AG.
They offer superior exterior wall protection from water, dust and extreme weather conditions that cause dilapidation of buildings and loss of value in the property market. Additionally, to address the gap in the sealant market, in partnership with Wacker, introduced general-purpose, sanitary and construction sealants to the market.
Crown Paints also has an extensive range of wood paint and varnish products that help achieve modern, classic and timeless finishes for any furniture or home décor projects.
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