Uasin Gishu Commended for Advancing EPZ and Industrial Park Projects
TSA | March 10, 2025 | Counties, Development, Uasin Gishu
Investment, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has commended the Uasin Gishu County Government for its dedication to establishing Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs).
The CS noted that the national government has prioritized 13 out of the 18 CAIPs under construction nationwide, ranking Uasin Gishu 4th in terms of construction progress. Additionally, the government is developing four EPZs in Eldoret (Uasin Gishu County), Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Busia.
CAIPs are being developed through a partnership between the national and county governments, with each county contributing Sh250 million and providing land, while the national government allocates an additional Sh250 million for the projects.
“An assessment of the two projects in the county shows they are progressing within the expected timelines. In the next one to two months, the EPZ in Cherunya, Kapseret, and the CAIP in Moiben will be completed,” stated CS Kinyanjui.
Speaking in Eldoret during a familiarization tour of national government projects under his ministry, Kinyanjui highlighted Uasin Gishu’s potential to become a major industrial hub for Kenya and the East African region. He attributed this to the county’s existing infrastructure, including Eldoret International Airport, regional road and railway networks, and the presence of key institutions such as the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regional offices.
“With the infrastructure and business-friendly environment created by the government, Uasin Gishu is well-positioned to become an industrial park serving both Kenya and the wider East African region,” he affirmed.
Uasin Gishu Commended for Advancing EPZ and Industrial Park Projects