Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Kenya’s economy through value addition and industrialization, announcing significant progress in the construction of 47 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs)—one in each county.
Speaking after receiving a status update on the initiative, Kindiki revealed that the construction of CAIPs in 13 counties—Meru, Homa Bay, Busia, Kirinyaga, Embu, Uasin Gishu, Garissa, Migori, Machakos, Kwale, Wajir, Kisii, and Bungoma—is on track to be completed by August 31, 2025.
Each industrial park is being constructed at a cost of KSh 500 million, with funding shared equally between the National Government and the respective County Government.
“These industrial parks mark the first step towards creating a robust value addition and manufacturing ecosystem in every county,” said the Deputy President.
In addition to infrastructure development, the government is rolling out enabling utilities including roads, power, water, and ICT connectivity at all CAIP sites.
Efforts are also underway to establish backward linkages such as ward-level cooperatives, aggregation centres, and warehousing systems.
The initiative includes the provision of agricultural, agritech, and fisheries extension services, alongside guaranteed market access for products processed at the parks.
Senior officials from both national and county governments attended the briefing on the project’s progress, underlining the collaborative nature of the CAIP rollout.