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
Opportunities in the Manufacturing Sector
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Why Kenya for Manufacturing
SUPPORTIVE REGULATION
ACCESS TO MARKETS
SKILLED HUMAN RESOURCES
INNOVATION
Manufacturing Sector Profile
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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 fertilizer and agro-processing
Manufacture of garments
Manufacture of plastics, paper, chemicals and pharmaceuticals,
Manufacture of machinery and machine tools
Motor vehicle assembly and manufacture of spare parts
Assembly of automotive components and electronics
Manufacture of metal and engineering products
Manufacturing In Kenya
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