Construction Begins at Murang’a Industrial Park as Six Investors Launch Factory Projects


Construction has officially begun at the Murang’a Industrial Park, marking a major milestone in the county’s drive to establish itself as a key manufacturing and investment hub in Kenya. Six companies have started building their factories on the 1,300-acre industrial site located on land previously owned by Del Monte Kenya Limited, signalling the transition from planning to physical development.

 
The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by Investment Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan, alongside Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata and other government officials. The launch of construction activities follows an investment mobilisation campaign led by the county government to attract local and international investors.
 
During the campaign, 48 investors expressed interest in setting up operations within the industrial park. After a comprehensive and transparent evaluation process, 27 investors were approved and are currently at different stages of onboarding. Among these approved investors, six companies have now commenced construction of their industrial facilities, marking the first phase of development within the park.
 
Governor Kang’ata described the start of construction as a significant step toward Murang’a’s economic transformation, noting that the county aims to build a strong industrial base capable of generating employment and stimulating economic growth. He said the investment conference had already generated over Ksh.57 million in revenue for the county government, along with additional bank guarantees that will support future development projects.
 
Principal Secretary Hassan emphasized that the national government is supporting the initiative as part of broader efforts to expand Kenya’s manufacturing sector. He noted that Murang’a is being positioned as a potential pharmaceutical manufacturing hub, particularly as the country pursues new international trade agreements.
 
Hassan also revealed that Kenya is preparing to sign a duty-free trade agreement with China, which could further enhance investment opportunities in the industrial park. He added that a Chinese investor is expected to establish a manufacturing facility at the site in the near future.
 
To support the industrial development, the government has begun constructing six large storage warehouses, commonly known as godowns, within the park to provide logistical support for incoming investors. These facilities are intended to facilitate storage, distribution and efficient movement of goods produced within the industrial zone.
 
The Murang’a Industrial Park has been strategically designed to incorporate both an Export Processing Zone (EPZ) and a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Approximately 500 acres have been designated as an EPZ to accommodate export-oriented manufacturing activities, while the remaining land has been approved as an SEZ to support businesses targeting both domestic and international markets.
 
Officials say the integrated EPZ-SEZ model will provide investors with attractive fiscal incentives, efficient regulatory processes and access to modern infrastructure, creating a competitive industrial environment.
 
As construction progresses, the industrial park is expected to attract additional investors, create thousands of jobs and expand Murang’a’s revenue base. County leaders believe the project will play a crucial role in positioning Murang’a as one of Kenya’s emerging industrial and manufacturing centers.

Posted on : 06 Mar,2026

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