About Atlas

25 years building Kenya's built environment

From a single hardware stall in Industrial Area to East Africa's most trusted building materials supplier — here's the story of Atlas Building Supplies Kenya Ltd.

25+

Years in Business

2,500+

Products Stocked

15,000+

Satisfied Customers

4

Branch Locations

Authenticity

Every product sourced directly from manufacturers. We carry KEBS certificates for all structural materials.

Transparency

Live pricing, honest delivery timelines, and no hidden charges. What you see is what you pay.

Customer First

From the first-time homebuilder to the multinational developer — every customer gets the same respect and attention.

Community

We hire locally, pay fair wages, and invest in the construction communities we serve across East Africa.

Our Journey

From stall to scale — 25 years in the making

2000

Founded in Nairobi

James Mwangi and two partners open a hardware stall in Industrial Area with KES 800,000 capital and a vision to change how building materials are sold.

2005

First Warehouse

Secured a 5,000 m² warehouse on Enterprise Road, expanding into bulk cement and aggregate supply for commercial contractors.

2010

Mombasa Branch Opens

Expanded to the Coast, serving the booming Mombasa property market and port infrastructure projects. Fleet grows to 8 trucks.

2015

Steel Division Launch

Became an official LafargeHolcim distributor and launched our steel division as exclusive Devki stockists in Nairobi.

2018

Kisumu & Nakuru

Opened two more branches to serve Western Kenya and the Rift Valley, completing our national footprint.

2022

Digital Transformation

Launched online ordering, contractor portal, and live inventory tracking — making Atlas the most tech-forward materials supplier in Kenya.

2025

2,500+ Products · 4 Branches

Today we serve 15,000+ customers from contractors to homebuilders, with a fleet of 28 trucks and 180+ staff.

Our Team

The people behind Atlas

JM

James Mwangi

Founder & CEO

25 years building what would become East Africa's most trusted materials supplier. Civil Engineer by training, entrepreneur at heart.

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Catherine Njeri

CFO

CPA (K) with 18 years in construction sector finance. Oversees procurement, credit management, and financial planning.

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Peter Otieno

Head of Operations

Former logistics director at a Pan-African freight company. Runs our 28-truck fleet and 4-warehouse operation with military precision.

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Dr. Wanjiku Kamau

Head of Technical

BSc Civil Engineering (UoN), MSc Structural. Leads our free technical advisory service helping customers choose the right products.

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Hassan Abdi

Sales Director

15 years in construction sales across Kenya and Tanzania. Built our contractor loyalty programme that now serves 3,000+ accounts.

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Amina Ochieng

Head of E-Commerce

Led Atlas's digital transformation since 2022. Built our contractor portal, live inventory system, and online ordering platform.

Nationwide Coverage

Find your nearest Atlas branch

HEADQUARTERS

Nairobi (HQ)

Enterprise Road, Industrial Area
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Mombasa

Changamwe Industrial Zone, Mombasa
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Kisumu

Kondele Industrial Area, Kisumu
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Nakuru

Nakuru Industrial Area, Nakuru
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Let's talk about your project. Our team is ready to help you source the right materials at the right price.

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