Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL), the fully owned subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan & the market leader in the air-conditioning market in India today inaugurated its new office in Nairobi. The new office space is located on the 8th Floor, One Africa Place, Nairobi, Kenya. The new office mirrors the company’s commitment to the potential of Africa & its discerning customers.

This office houses a state-of-the-art showroom to showcase Daikin’s product strength and innovative solutions, while providing a platform for the company to maintain their commitment to quality and elegance in the HVAC market. It also supports the company’s push to drive growth within the African region, one punctuated with immense potential. The new premises shall also support marketing & promotional services for Daikin’s catalogue of products.

On the Daikin Office inauguration, Mr. KJ Jawa, CMD, Daikin India & Board Member, DIL said, “With India demonstrating a robust upward growth & business trajectory, we have plans to get aggressive in our approach within Africa and the New Daikin Office is a key step towards strengthening Daikin’s endeavour to capture significant market share. We are committed to provide unmatched consumer experience with network of highly trained sales, service and maintenance through our strong dealer network & employees.”

He further added, “Daikin takes a major step forward in strengthening its leadership in the industry, catering to the growing demand for cutting-edge, eco-friendly air-conditioning solutions, globally. More than just increasing capacity, our investment reflects our long-term vision—to drive excellence, foster strategic partnerships, and contribute to Africa’s evolving landscape, ensuring shared success for all stakeholders.”

Also speaking on the inauguration of the office, Mr. Junichi Omori, General Manager, Global Operations Division, said, “We are poised to accelerate our expansion across Africa, adopting a more aggressive approach to strengthen our market presence. The launch of new office is Daikin’s mission to enhance its market share and industry leadership. Our commitment remains steadfast in delivering an exceptional consumer experience, powered by a highly skilled sales, service, and maintenance network, supported by our dedicated dealer partners and employees.

The African market has demonstrated remarkable momentum in the last year, and we project it to grow into a multi-billion-dollar opportunity going forward. This is why Daikin is planning to introduce a host of new, Africa-specific products and significantly expanding our dealer network across the continent. With rapid urbanization, strong infrastructure growth, and rising demand for housing, the appetite for smart and energy-efficient air-conditioning solutions has never been greater. To capture this opportunity, we are investing heavily in marketing, customer engagement, and dealer development to secure a leadership position and surpass existing competitors in the next 12 months.