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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru says the setting up of the proposed Sagana
Industrial park is taking shape with the construction of County Aggregation and
Industrial Park (CAIP) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) now at 85 percent
completion.
Waiguru said construction of warehouses, cold rooms and other infrastructures at
the facility are going on smoothly within the set timelines.
Speaking during project inspection tour on Tuesday, Waiguru added that 18
investors shortlisted to set up factories at the industrial park are roaring to go once
all the infrastructure at the facility are in place.
She said the high-value investors will put up agro-processing and manufacturing
factories at the park.
“This project is a game-changer for Kirinyaga, we are not only creating infrastructure
but unlocking value chains for our farmers and generating sustainable employment
opportunities for our young people,” she said.
She noted that the customs controlled area has already been fully fenced with the
Export Processing Zone (EPZ) advancing on steadily.
“One warehouse is at 95%, while the others are at around 80%, only awaiting floor
casting and wall finishes,” she explained, adding that the county has committed
funds to build two additional warehouses to expand the park’s capacity.
Waiguru said the shortlisted investors will set up industries dealing in the processing
and manufacturing of goods for export, especially agricultural, leather and textiles.
The facility is also in the process of getting the necessary amenities like water, road
network, security and electricity connection.
Sagana Industrial Park will be the first climate smart agro industrial city in central
region, promoting agro processing and manufacturing and will be source of
employment to many of the county residents.
The County plan to advertise for lease of land and warehouses at the park.
“We are positioning Sagana to become a key industrial hub in the region,” she
stated. This development is projected to create more than 5,000 direct and indirect
job opportunities for Kirinyaga residents,” he said.
Governor Waiguru also highlighted the broader vision behind the project, which
aligns with the national Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
“This is how we bring BETA to life—by investing in real infrastructure that supports
production, value addition, and access to markets,” she added.
The inspection tour also included ongoing flood mitigation efforts through the
construction of dykes to protect the park from seasonal flooding.
“We are ensuring that this facility is not only functional but resilient. Every detail is
being considered to make it sustainable in the long run,” she added.
