Regional Manufacturing Hub

Manufacturing is key sector in Kenya’s economic development, in both its contribution to national output and exports, and for job creation.

Key targets and specific goals have been set to steer industrial growth. These include the development of Special Economic Zones, industrial parks and clusters, and niche products.

There are a wide range of direct and joint-investment opportunities in this sector, including agro-processing, garments, the assembly of automotive components and electronics, plastics, paper, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, metals, and engineering products for domestic and export markets

Why Kenya for Manufacturing

Supportive Regulation

Access to Markets

Skilled Human Resources

Innovation

Demand and Markets for Local Goods

In addition to high demand for locally manufactured goods, regional markets are accessible for Kenya’s manufactured goods owing to its membership to two key regional economic blocs the East African Community (EAC) and Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA).

Direct and joint-venture investments in iron and steel industries

Manufacture of machinery and machine tools

Manufacture of fertilizer and agro-processing

Motor vehicle assembly and manufacture of spare parts

Manufacture of garments

Assembly of automotive components and electronics

Manufacture of plastics, paper, chemicals and pharmaceuticals,

Manufacture of metal and engineering products