The Kenya Investment Authority (InvestKenya) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting investor growth after visiting Alpharama Ltd, one of Africa’s leading leather manufacturers operating in Kenya.
The visit forms part of InvestKenya’s ongoing aftercare and deal room facilitation programme aimed at strengthening existing investments and unlocking opportunities for business expansion.
Alpharama Ltd currently employs more than 600 Kenyans and is seeking an additional investment of USD 8.5 million (approximately KSh1.1 billion) to scale up its manufacturing operations.
“As part of our ongoing aftercare and deal room facilitation efforts, the InvestKenya team visited Alpharama Ltd, one of Africa’s leading leather manufacturers operating in Kenya,”the statement read.
The company has established itself as a key player in Kenya’s leather industry, supplying locally manufactured leather products to leading brands including Bata, Umoja, Equator and Sandstorm.
Beyond the domestic market, Alpharama exports premium leather products to internationally renowned luxury fashion houses, including Gucci and Louis Vuitton, reinforcing Kenya’s position as a competitive player in the global leather value chain.
InvestKenya said the engagement underscores the government’s focus on investor aftercare by supporting businesses already operating in the country, facilitating expansion plans, and promoting job creation and industrial growth.
The planned investment is expected to enhance Alpharama’s production capacity, create additional employment opportunities, and strengthen Kenya’s leather manufacturing sector while increasing the country’s export competitiveness.
