The Sagana Industrial Park is taking shape with the construction of the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) now at 85 per cent completion.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru says the setting and construction of warehouses, cold rooms and other infrastructure at the facility are going on smoothly within the set timelines.
Speaking during a project inspection tour at the site, Waiguru noted that investors shortlisted to set up factories at the industrial park are ready to go once all the infrastructure at the facility is in place.
“This project is not only creating infrastructure but also unlocking value chains for our farmers and generating sustainable employment opportunities for our young people,” she said.
The customs-controlled area has already been fully fenced, with the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) advancing on steadily.
“One warehouse is at 95% complete, 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.
The facility is also in the process of getting the necessary amenities like water, a road network, security and an electricity connection.
The park will be the first climate-smart agro-industrial city in the central region, promoting agro-processing and manufacturing and will be a source of employment for many of the county residents.
“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.
By Mutai Kipngetich
