Maureen Bandari
Maureen Bandari is a trailblazing entrepreneur who transformed her passion for skincare into a thriving beauty empire. As the CEO and founder of Bandari Beauty, she leads a brand celebrated for its personalized skincare solutions, innovative products, and customer-centric approach.
Maureen’s entrepreneurial spark emerged during her school days, fueled by her interest in biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry. Her journey began as a content creator and blogger, gradually evolving into a passion-fueled venture delivering lipsticks and skincare products upon customer requests via Instagram—a venture she formalized into Bandari Beauty.
In 2019, Maureen made a pivotal decision to quit her corporate job and invest her savings into branding and growing the business. She built standout packaging and personalized experiences, emphasizing customer delight—like including motivational notes in every shopping bag, fostering strong brand loyalty and driving organic growth through social media.
Her brand’s trajectory has been impressive. Launched in 2018 as a small online store, Bandari Beauty now stocks over 70 trusted skincare brands and has introduced its own line, Bandari Beauty SKN. The business has expanded from Mombasa to Nairobi, opened physical stores, and continues to redefine Kenya’s beauty landscape.
Through her vision, innovation, and authenticity, Maureen Bandari has redefined skincare retail in Kenya—making beauty personal, accessible, and empowering.