As is always the case after the Festive season's holidays and celebrations, the new year seems to start sprinting and already we are in March! The first two months are particularly busy at D&S as we finalise the various new year routines and start executing the Annual Plan, an important tradition being its presentation to all staff to align them with Group priorities.
New product initiatives are what drive all businesses and D&S has been particularly successful in developing its product range over the years. The focus has been on water and energy related products and though a different market profile, D&S is now pleased to announce the launch of the Dayliff DOB Outboard Engines range, which are complementary to the company's internal engine expertise.
D&S Zambia MD Jonathan Mainga has taken the important step of operationalizing the new company head office and distribution center complex on Luanshya road, Lusaka. The large and impressively equipped facility is the Group's second purpose-built fulfillment center to be opened after Tatu City DC in Kenya's Kiambu County opened in 2021 and will serve the Southern cluster of D&S markets including DRC, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique.
D&S Kenya Branches under Executive Margaret Kuchio and Premises and Construction Manager Timothy Kemboi have worked together to successfully deliver three new D&S branches since the beginning of the year. The new locations, in Ruiru, Kiambu County, Kilifi, County capital, and Mlolongo, a satellite city of Nairobi in Machakos County, will bring the full range of D&S products and solutions closer to residents and local businesses.
Founded 76 years ago in Westlands, Nairobi, Davis & Shirtliff is the leading supplier of water and energy-related equipment in the Eastern African region, with a footprint in 12 countries. Davis & Shirtliff is particularly focused on increasing its presence and impact in the green solar energy business, where it is already a market leader. The firm’s operations include supply of equipment and solutions for surface and borehole water pumping, water treatment, swimming pools, solar power and heating, irrigation, as well as industrial chemicals and building management systems. Davis & Shirtliff distributes numerous water and energy products under its own brand, Dayliff, in addition to stocking other international brands of equipment.
The Davis & Shirtliff Water Testing Laboratory has a global reach and offers a wide range of testing services in accordance with national, international and industry / client specific standards and requirements.
We reach the end of another year, one that has not been without its challenges, especially externally due to the Ukraine war and the subsequent negative economic consequences that have affected everyone, especially our markets. However, positively Covid has been contained with life returning to normal and in Kenya we held a peaceful election that has resulted in an energetic new President.