Pentair Kenya office now open

Pentair opened a new regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, in September 2014. The company, a global water, fluid, thermal management and equipment protection partner, delivers industry leading products, services and solutions. The new regional office, located in Nairobi’s main business district Westlands, will enable Pentair to provide exceptional customer service in the East African market through local presence.

Pentair’s Nairobi office is headed by Emmanuel Rurema, Director Business Development for Africa, who brings an excellent knowledge of the market and customer needs. Rurema joined Pentair’s Kenya Team from Pentair Haffmans, a leading provider of quality control equipment and carbon dioxide systems for the brewing, soft drink, wine, bioethanol, and biogas industries. Rurema joined Pentair Haffmans’ Sales Department in 2001, where he was responsible for Africa, the Middle East, French speaking Europe, and Southeast Asia. Most recently, Rurema served as Commercial Director at Pentair Haffmans and Director Business Development for Africa.

The Nairobi office will also serve as a centralized hub for Pentair’s community outreach efforts in Eastern Africa. Pentair is working with groups including The Nature Conservancy, Action Against Hunger and Shining Hope for Communities to bring sustainable access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene to communities throughout the region.