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Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd

Manufacturer

Kenya's specialist industrial and household chemical manufacturer exporting to 8 African countries.

Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪Founded 1978 (48 years in business)

Verified from

4 independent official sources

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Last full sweep: Aug 2026

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Employees
201-500

Does it exist and operate now?

  • Registered company type: Limited liability companyThe legal form recognised in its own country.

Is it safe to deal with?

  • Not on sanctions listsShows no trading ban. Says nothing about reputation.Aug 2026OpenSanctions
  • Not banned from public contractsShows it has not been barred from public contracts for misconduct.Aug 2026OpenSanctions
  • First recorded on the web archiveShows the company was already trading online back then.Aug 2026Internet Archive (Wayback)

Do independent sources agree?

Trust timeline

  1. 1978founded (registry / declared)
  2. 1997domain registration (RDAP)
  3. 2001first web archive snapshot

Cross-checks

  • Official records start 19 years after the stated founding year
  • The domain was registered later than the founding year. On its own this says nothing: a domain can be bought, changed or renewed at any time.
  • Cross-checks appear as independent sources get collected.
View detailed audit trail
Website liveJun 2026proof
Website domain registered: 1997Aug 2026proof
Registered company type: Limited liability company
Not on sanctions listsAug 2026proof
Not banned from public contractsAug 2026proof
First recorded on the web archiveAug 2026proof
Mentioned in independent mediaMay 2024proof
Certifications verifiableproof
Business email on the company's own domainAug 2026proof

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Not yet checkable from open public sources in Kenya: A maker, not a middleman · No debts or court trouble · Sound people behind it.

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About

In the company's own words. We have not verified these claims.

Orbit Chemical Industries manufactures industrial chemicals, household cleaners, personal care products, and agrochemicals from its Nairobi facility. The company produces laundry detergents, disinfectants, pesticides, and specialty chemicals sold under various brands to retailers and industrial users across East Africa.

Primary markets
🇰🇪 Kenya 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇪🇹 Ethiopia 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Certifications (declared)

Rules that apply to these goods

Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.

  • Cosmetic products must be notified in the EU Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) before being placed on the EU market. European Commission (CPNP)
  • For the US market, MoCRA requires cosmetic facility registration and product listing with the FDA. US FDA (MoCRA)
  • Consumer goods sold in the EU fall under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, applies since 13 Dec 2024): a responsible person in the EU is mandatory. EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR)
  • Chemical substances imported into the EU above 1 tonne/year must be REACH-registered. ECHA (REACH)

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  • PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
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  • Western Union or MoneyGram
  • Gift cards

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Company facts

Where is Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd based?

Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Is Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd a manufacturer or a distributor?

Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.

What does Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd supply?

Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd works across Chemicals & Plastics, Cleaning & Household Supplies, Personal Care.

Which markets does Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd serve?

Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd serves Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda.

When was Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd founded?

Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd was founded in 1978.

Has Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd been covered in independent media?

Yes. Independent coverage of Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd is on record from: kenyan-post.com.

kenyan-post.com

Which certifications does Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd declare?

Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd declares: ISO 9001. Certifications marked verified on this page were checked against the issuer's register; treat the rest as declared until you see the certificate number.

How large is Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd?

Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd reports a team in the 201-500 employees bracket.

What are the alternatives to Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd?

Buyers comparing Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd usually also look at Orbit Chemical Industries, Kenya Fluorspar Company Limited, BOC Kenya Plc, out of 72 Chemicals & Plastics suppliers listed in Kenya on this marketplace.

Is Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd verified on Hell of a Partner?

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