Kiambu Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Thika East, Kiambu County, Kenya
Source: Daily Nation
The project involves establishing an Export Processing Zone on a 324.5-acre piece of land surrendered by Del Monte Ltd in Thika East sub-county, Kiambu County. The aim is to boost regional development, create jobs, and attract foreign investment. However, the project has been halted by the Environment and Lands court due to concerns over lack of public participation and potential environmental ris
- Status
- Failure
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- Thika East, Kiambu County, Kenya
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Daily Nation
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Status
Original status | halted |
Taiyo status | Failure |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves establishing an Export Processing Zone on a 324.5-acre piece of land surrendered by Del Monte Ltd in Thika East sub-county, Kiambu County. The aim is to boost regional development, create jobs, and attract foreign investment. However, the project has been halted by the Environment and Lands court due to concerns over lack of public participation and potential environmental risks, particularly contamination of nearby water towers. |
Original sector | Industrial Development |
Location
Country | Kenya |
State | Kiambu County |
City | Thika East |
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Source | Daily Nation |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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