Kindiki assures counties of Sh3bn for industrial parks projects
The initial plan was to implement parks in all counties within two years from July 2023.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced the government's accelerated progress on County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs), which are poised to propel Kenya's industrialization. Eight CAIPs, located in Embu, Meru, Wajir, Garissa, Kirinyaga, Busia, Kisii and Migori counties, are nearing completion and set to open by the end of the year.
At a recent meeting, Kindiki emphasized the importance of CAIPs as a starting point for industrial growth, drawing parallels to successful economies like South Korea, Malaysia and China. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Lee Kinyanjui, and county officials discussed the progress of the projects during the meeting held at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi.
Kindiki highlighted the government's commitment to supporting the counties in finalizing the construction, including a centralized equipment procurement program and development of operationalization guidelines. The Ministry and county governments will also conduct technical assessments before the CAIPs are officially commissioned.
The Deputy President urged other counties to speed up their CAIP construction efforts, promising support from the national government to make Kenya's counties more competitive and boost the country's manufacturing goals.
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