Human Rights
Through our ‘KAYWAY’ we treat all with respect. Our senior staff have undertaken training on human rights.
KAYSALTEnquireEvaporator, at our salt works
Welcome to Krystalline Salt
East Africa's biggest, greenest, most progressive salt producers, since 1984.
Add quality to your taste.
Kenya✦Tanzania✦Uganda✦Rwanda✦Burundi✦DR Congo✦South Sudan✦Zambia✦Malawi✦Zanzibar✦Comoros✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦
Salt is Surreal Adaptive Legendary Tasty
500 g · 1 kg · 2 kg · 25 kg · 50 kg
Kaysalt Premium
500 g · 1 kg · 2 kg100% Kenyan, the perfect table salt · 1 market
Habari
500 g · 1 kg · 2 kgHabari! My name is Habari · 5 markets
Kaysalt
500 g · 1 kg · 2 kgThe original salt, produced for export · 5 markets
Kaysalt Refined Salt
25 kg · 50 kgOur heavy weight champion · 8 markets
Kaysalt Coarse Salt
50 kgIodized and chunky, for chefs and pools · 8 markets
Kaysalt Bakery Salt
50 kgPutting the fine in refined · 8 markets
Purely solar evaporation
No chemicals are added during production.
Available in 11 countries
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Burundi
- DR Congo
- South Sudan
- Zambia
- Malawi
- Zanzibar
- Comoros
About Us
We recognize salt as being an abundant gift from mother nature. We treasure it for all its uses and unique properties. We respect its heritage. And we love its taste.
Krystalline Salt Limited is one of the largest salt producers in East Africa.
- Head office
Nairobi
Our head office is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Salt works · refinery · packing
Gongoni & Marereni
Along the Malindi–Lamu road, approximately 20 km from Malindi town.
- Sales and distribution
Changamwe, Mombasa
Our sales and distribution operations are based here.
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Since 1984
Our history
From our Chairman's dream in 1984 to acquiring Mombasa Salt Works, the oldest salt works in Kenya, in 2007.
Our visionOur mission, vision and values
To be recognized as East Africa's leading producer of quality edible salt.
How we workOur policies
Food safety, environment and energy, occupational health and safety, and quality policies.
Who we areOur staff and friends
A diverse group of dedicated friends and professionals from all walks of life.
Our commitment
UN Global Compact since 2013
Krystalline Salt Limited made a conscious decision to join the United Nations Global Compact as participants in 2013, as it reinforces our long-term commitment to the U.N. principles protecting human rights, labour, the environment, and combating corruption and fraud.
Labour
400+
Casuals converted to permanent staff. All permanent staff are housed with free water and electricity.
Environment
2 million
Trees we set out to grow in 2014, with over 100 farmers. At the refinery we use biomass-wood fuel.
Anti-corruption
We work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery. Our senior staff have been trained.
As members we make a yearly submission of our progress on these principles. Communication of Progress
Awards
Certificate
Certificate of Recognition
The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, with the Kenya Bureau of Standards
In recognition of our valued contribution to food fortification.
2008
Distinguished Tax Payer
Kenya Revenue Authority, awarded by H.E. President Mwai Kibaki
Distinguished Tax Payer, Southern Region, to Mombasa Salt Works Ltd, acquired by Krystalline Salt in 2007.
2016
Letter of Appreciation
The Prime Minister of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, and the people of Busoga
For our salt donation to the Kingdom of Busoga during the Eid Iftar, August 2016.
Silver Award
Best Industry Player for Tree Growing and Forest Conservation
Kenya Forest Service
Silver Award, first runners-up, presented in the presence of the First Lady, for our tree planting and conservation work.
2017
Letter of Appreciation
Lion's Club of Mombasa Pwani
For our salt donation to the Famine Relief Activity at Kilibasi, Kinango, 9 April 2017.
2019
Certificate of Award
Kilifi County Government, Department of Water, Environment, Natural Resources, Forestry and Solid Waste Management
For our support of the Climate Change Walk, Gongoni, Malindi, 26 January 2019.
Our SDGs
In September 2015 the United Nations released the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, a set of goals with 169 targets to serve as guideposts toward sustainable development.
At the U.N. Global Compact Leaders Summit in New York on 22 and 23 June 2016, Krystalline Salt Limited was the only business entity represented.
SDG 1No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
SDG 2Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
SDG 3Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
SDG 4Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
SDG 5Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
SDG 6Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
SDG 7Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
SDG 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
SDG 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
SDG 10Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
SDG 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
SDG 12Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
SDG 13Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
SDG 14Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
SDG 15Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
SDG 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
SDG 17Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
We make strategic efforts through our annual goals and objectives aimed at meeting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Our achievements for 2017-2018 (opens in a new tab)