Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged the government’s resolve to expedite the operationalization of the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mombasa, a project projected to significantly boost Kenya’s GDP and create thousands of jobs.

Speaking on Thursday during an inter-ministerial and agency review meeting, Kindiki acknowledged the delays the project has encountered, citing legal, policy, and operational hurdles as key challenges.

However, he assured the public that the government is making concerted efforts to address these issues.

“We are doing everything possible to unlock these barriers and fast-track the process. The operationalization of Dongo Kundu, alongside other SEZs, is a game-changer for economic transformation,” Kindiki stated.

The Deputy President underscored the importance of SEZs in driving sustainable economic growth, describing them as the “golden key” to revitalizing value chains and attracting investment.

The Dongo Kundu SEZ, which spans approximately 3,000 acres near the Port of Mombasa in Likoni, is strategically designed to promote export-oriented manufacturing and foreign investment.

The zone will offer strategic infrastructure and policy incentives aimed at enhancing Kenya’s competitiveness in regional and global markets.

Once fully operational, the SEZ is expected to stimulate value-added production, create thousands of jobs, and position Kenya as a leading trade and industrial hub in East Africa.

The government’s renewed focus on the Dongo Kundu SEZ reflects its broader economic strategy to harness industrial growth and investment as catalysts for national development.

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