The government is making significant strides towards industrialization and value addition through the construction of 47 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs), with one park planned for each county across the country.
This initiative marks a critical step in boosting manufacturing and economic growth nationwide.
Speaking during a progress briefing, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that construction of CAIPs in 13 priority counties—Meru, Homa Bay, Busia, Kirinyaga, Embu, Uasin Gishu, Garissa, Migori, Machakos, Kwale, Wajir, Kisii, and Bungoma—is on track for completion by August 31, 2025.
Each CAIP is budgeted at 500 million shillings, with funding equally shared between the national government and the respective county governments.
“The establishment of these parks will serve as hubs for industrial activities, creating jobs and adding value to our agricultural and manufacturing sectors,” said Kindiki. He further emphasized the government’s commitment to providing essential infrastructure and services, including roads, power, water, and ICT connectivity, to support the operationalization of each CAIP.
In addition, the government is facilitating backward linkages by setting up ward cooperatives, aggregation centers, warehousing receipt systems, and extension services in agriculture, agritech, and fisheries. These measures aim to ensure a seamless supply chain and secure market access for products destined for value addition within the parks.
Kindiki concluded by acknowledging the collaborative efforts between the National and county governments, noting that senior officials from both levels of government attended the recent status update meeting to review progress and align strategies.
“This partnership is vital to the success of our industrialization agenda and the realization of Kenya’s economic transformation goals,” he affirmed.
