White Rose is a dry cleaning and laundry service company founded in 1952 in Nairobi, Kenya, by Habib Keshavjee. The company originated when Keshavjee, after an incident where an air hostess spilled food on his suit, discovered that no local dry cleaners offered same-day service and used outdated equipment.
He imported state-of-the-art machinery from Baker Perkins, a British company, and established White Rose Dry Cleaners and Dyers with the motto 'Your Clothes’ Best Friend.' Today, it is recognized as Kenya's premier dry cleaner and the largest of its kind in East and Central Africa, operating a network of over 50 branches, including processing units, collection points, and franchises across major cities in Kenya and Uganda.
The company emphasizes quality, sustainable growth through franchising, and uses effective, safe cleaning technologies. It offers services such as collection and delivery for customer convenience, catering to both individual and institutional clients. White Rose has served thousands of customers over decades, with a focus on expert fabric care and maintaining a heritage of excellence.