AHI Carrier, in partnership with Carrier Global Corporation, has extended its reach in East Africa by opening its first dealer-based Carrier and Toshiba HVAC showroom in Nairobi, in collaboration with North Star Cooling Systems.
This new showroom signifies a pivotal advancement in the company’s regional expansion plan, highlighting a significant, enduring investment in the country’s swiftly growing infrastructure and real estate sectors.
As the demand for reliable, energy-efficient cooling solutions increases across commercial, residential, healthcare, and data-focused developments, the showroom positions AHI Carrier and its partners at the forefront of the region’s next growth phase.
Inaugurated by Ms. Afaf Kontar, CEO of AHI Carrier, and Mr. Kishore Reddy, Managing Director of North Star Cooling Systems, the showroom is crafted as a comprehensive HVAC experience and reference center.
It provides developers, consultants, engineers, and contractors the opportunity to engage directly with advanced systems, evaluate performance capabilities, and make informed technology decisions tailored to East Africa’s climate and operational needs.
Beyond product displays, the facility serves as a hub for technical collaboration, certified training, and project advisory services.
By building local technical expertise and supporting professional development, AHI Carrier is committed to elevating industry standards and strengthening the regional HVAC ecosystem.
Kenya is increasingly emerging as a strategic gateway for East Africa, driven by rapid urbanization, expanding commercial infrastructure, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. The new showroom enhances access to world-class climate control solutions while supporting national and regional goals related to energy efficiency and resilient building design.
During the inauguration, Ms. Afaf Kontar stressed that Kenya remains central to AHI Carrier’s East Africa strategy, noting that the showroom reflects a clear commitment to long-term partnership and local market development. She emphasized that the facility allows customers to experience real-time operational performance and understand the tangible benefits of advanced HVAC technologies.
Mr. Kishore Reddy described the launch as a landmark in North Star Cooling Systems’ regional growth journey, stating that the showroom offers a collaborative environment where customers and consultants can directly engage with innovative, high-efficiency solutions that align with evolving market expectations.
With this launch, AHI Carrier and North Star Cooling Systems reaffirm their shared ambition to deliver industry-leading HVAC technologies that are accessible, sustainable, and engineered to meet the accelerating infrastructure demands of Kenya and the broader East African region.
