Davis & Shirtliff Group
East Africa’s leading supplier of water, solar & energy equipment since 1946 — water pumps, boreholes, swimming pools, water treatment, solar solutions, generators, and irrigation across 9 African countries.
💧 Water, Solar & Energy
📅 Founded 1946
🏪 50+ Kenya Branches
📋 About Davis & Shirtliff Group
Davis & Shirtliff Group is East Africa’s leading supplier of water-related equipment and energy solutions, founded in Kenya in 1946. Headquartered at Dundori Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi, the Group is led by Group CEO David Gatende and operates through a wide network of over 50 branches across Kenya as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, South Sudan, DRC, Zimbabwe, and a partnership in Ethiopia. The company’s brands are widely referred to by the trade name “Dayliff.”
The Group’s business activities are focused on seven principal product sectors — Water Pumps, Boreholes, Swimming Pools, Water Treatment, Generators, Solar Solutions, and Irrigation. Davis & Shirtliff sources and regionally distributes high-quality equipment from world-leading manufacturers including Grundfos, Pedrollo, Davey, Calpeda, and others, while also manufacturing and assembling a wide range of products under its own Dayliff brand. The company is known for large stock holdings, professional engineering support, nationwide service and spare parts availability, and highly trained technical staff across all branches.
🏷️ Company Details
| Industry | Water, Solar & Energy Equipment Supply |
| Founded | 1946 (Kenya) |
| Group CEO | David Gatende |
| Head Office | Dundori Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya |
| City | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 41762-00100, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Trade Brand | Dayliff |
| Kenya Branches | 50+ Branches Nationwide |
| International Presence | Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, South Sudan, DRC, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia |
| General Line | +254 711 079 000 |
| Service Lines | +254 711 079 315 / +254 730 079 315 |
| ContactCenter@dayliff.com / headoffice@dayliff.com | |
| Website | davisandshirtliff.com |
| Online Shop | shop.davisandshirtliff.com |
⚙️ Products & Services
🔵 Borehole Drilling & Equipment
🔵 Swimming Pool Equipment & Chemicals
🔵 Water Treatment Systems
🔵 Solar Power Systems & Panels
🔵 Solar Water Pumping Systems
🔵 Diesel & Petrol Generators
🔵 Irrigation Systems & Drip Kits
🔵 Water Storage Tanks
🔵 Pressure Systems & Boosters
🔵 Water Filtration & Purification
🔵 Pump Service & Repair
🔵 Spare Parts Supply
🔵 Online Shop (shop.davisandshirtliff.com)
🏪 Key Kenya Branch Locations & Contacts
| Branch | Location | Contact |
| Head Office (Industrial Area) | Dundori Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi | 0711 079 000 / 0711 079 315 |
| Westlands | Woodvale Place, Woodvale Grove, Westlands | 0711 079 683 / 0733 497 166 |
| Downtown Nairobi | Building 64, Near Tea Room, Opp. KWFT, River Road | 0737 172 911 / 0715 439 392 |
| Karen | Karen Square, Karen Close | 0726 442 342 / 0731 610 087 |
| Starehe | Starehe Business Centre, Pumwani-Digo Road Junction | 0110 597 719 / 0110 597 728 |
| Ruaka | Ruaka Town, Along Limuru Road | 0114 236 091 / 0711 079 096 |
| Rongai | Rongai Bees-Ness Park, Magadi Road | 0701 683 273 / 020 240 0146 |
| Eastern Bypass | Reliance Park, Eastern Bypass | 0700 828 681 / 0711 079 094 |
| Ngong | Ngong Town, Along Kahara Road | 0711 079 097 / 0740 567 654 |
| Ruiru | Opposite Ruiru Fire Station, Off Ruiru-Githunguri Road | 0701 326 232 / 0718 942 710 |
| Thika | Thika Bazaar, Thika Town | 0711 079 067 / 0732 204 863 |
| Meru | Njuri Ncheke Street, Meru Town | 0726 442 343 / 0711 079 287 |
| Embu | Opposite Rubis Embu Stadium Petrol Station | 0715 590 029 / 0711 079 056 |
| Nyeri | Konahauthi Building, Next to Consolidated Bank, Opposite GPO | 0799 496 253 / 0780 002 527 |
| Mombasa | Bonus Mall, Makuti Street, Mombasa | 0716 789 555 / 0733 600 717 |
| Mlolongo | Mlolongo Town, Mombasa Road | 0746 973 347 / 0723 011 839 |
For the full list of all 50+ branches visit shop.davisandshirtliff.com/pages/branch-contacts
🕐 Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Open |
| Sunday | — | Closed |
🗺️ Service Areas
📍 Mombasa & Coast
📍 Nakuru County
📍 Kisumu County
📍 Eldoret (Uasin Gishu)
📍 Thika & Kiambu County
📍 Meru, Embu & Eastern
📍 Nyeri & Central Kenya
📍 All 47 Counties (50+ Branches)
🌍 Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda & More
📸 Photos
Extensive water pump range at Davis & Shirtliff — Grundfos, Pedrollo, and Dayliff brands
Swimming pool equipment, pumps, and chemicals at Davis & Shirtliff
📍 Location & Map (Head Office)
📍 Dundori Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya · Get Directions →
📬 Contact Information
| 🌐 Website | davisandshirtliff.com |
| 🛒 Online Shop | shop.davisandshirtliff.com |
| 📧 Contact Centre | ContactCenter@dayliff.com |
| 📧 Head Office | headoffice@dayliff.com |
| 📞 General Line | +254 711 079 000 |
| 📞 Service Lines | +254 711 079 315 / +254 730 079 315 |
| 📍 Address | Dundori Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 41762-00100, Nairobi, Kenya |
| 🏙️ City | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 📋 All Branches | shop.davisandshirtliff.com/pages/branch-contacts |
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⭐ Reviews & Ratings
Davis & Shirtliff is East Africa’s most trusted name in water and energy equipment, consistently praised for wide product range, knowledgeable engineers, large stock availability, and a nationwide branch network that is unmatched in the industry.
“Davis & Shirtliff is my number one supplier for all water pump projects. The engineers at the Industrial Area branch are very knowledgeable and always help me select the right pump for each application. Stock is always available.”
“Bought a solar water pumping system from Davis & Shirtliff Karen and the team came to install and commission it professionally. No more water shortage issues at our home. Excellent after-sales service too.”
“We use Davis & Shirtliff for all our irrigation and borehole pumping needs on the farm. Wide range of products, good spare parts availability, and knowledgeable staff. Service response can be slow sometimes but product quality is always top.”
“Got a complete swimming pool equipment package from D&S Mombasa for our apartment complex. From pumps to filters to chemicals — all from one supplier. Installation was done by their team and the pool has been running perfectly ever since.”
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