Express Kenya Plc

Express Kenya PLC is a Kenyan company specializing in logistics and freight services, including clearing and forwarding for air and sea cargo, warehousing, transport, packing, and removals. Founded in 1918, it operates through divisions such as sea freight, air freight, packing and removals, transport, and warehousing, managing over 50,333 cubic meters of warehouse space and a fleet of more than 80 vehicles including trucks, trailers, and forklifts. The company also offers value-added services like customs documentation, door-to-door deliveries, pre-shipment inspections, and container maintenance, with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, and at the Kenya-Uganda border.

Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) under the ticker XPRS since June 1996, Express Kenya serves major clients including government departments, foreign agencies, and multinational companies. It is a subsidiary of Etcoville Holdings Limited, with additional subsidiaries like Express Mombasa Limited, Container Services Limited, and Airporter Limited. Recently, the company has diversified into real estate to enhance performance.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Express Kenya holds a modest market position with a market capitalization around KSh 200-435 million, ranking among the smaller stocks on the NSE. It employs approximately 9 people and focuses primarily on the Kenyan market for its net sales.