Crown Paints has taken a bold step toward shaping the future of Kenya’s construction and design landscape by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK). The ceremony, held on March 7th, 2025, at the Crown Mustek Xperience Center, brought together key industry leaders, including Group COO Richard Muturi of Crown Paints, Architect Jacob Mwangi, CEO of AAK, and Architect Brenda Nyawara, Hon. Secretary at AAK.
This powerful collaboration sets the tone for a new era in the built environment, uniting the expertise of AAK with Crown Paints’ unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability. By merging vision with action, the partnership seeks to push boundaries, reimagine urban development, and pioneer eco-friendly solutions that will position Kenya as a global trailblazer in construction and design.
Speaking at the signing, Group COO Richard Muturi underscored Crown Paints’ dedication to delivering products and practices that not only meet the industry’s evolving demands but also set new standards in sustainable excellence. The partnership promises to ignite transformative change, creating a ripple effect across the sector and building a future rooted in resilience, creativity, and environmental responsibility.
More than just an agreement, this MOU is a call to action—redefining what is possible for Kenya’s cities, communities, and construction industry at large.
Written by Mary Were, “Story Architect” …… Photography By Cosmas Odinga, “Creative Monster”
LINK: AAK MOU Signing