SEZs hold huge potential to push Kenya toward its industrial goals - Business Daily

Recent developments in Mombasa indicate that Kenya’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) model is shifting towards an integrated platform for manufacturing, logistics, and regional distribution, moving beyond just tax incentives. The joint venture between DP World and GulfCap Africa for a 222-hectare industrial park, with an initial phase of 40 hectares, highlights this shift by leveraging proximity to the port for efficient goods movement. Additionally, the Merali family’s investment of KSh 330 million in a pharmaceutical glass manufacturing project within Dongo Kundu SEZ demonstrates how SEZs can support domestic industry and high-value manufacturing. The success of SEZs will depend on their ability to attract both multinational investors and local businesses to expand manufacturing capacity and regional supply chain participation.