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The President pointed to several commitments he made at the 2023 summit which he said had since been implemented. These include removing VAT on exported services, allowing verified tax refunds to be paid within six months or offset against future tax liabilities, and ending premature taxation of shares allocated to startup employees.
Located on a 535-acre site in Jomvu Sub-County, the zone is expected to accommodate 67 companies involved in manufacturing, warehousing, assembly, processing and other businesses targeting local and export markets.
The initiative builds on Murang’a’s first investment conference held in June 2025 under the theme of unlocking the county’s potential as an industrial hub. The conference brought together investors, government representatives, private-sector players and other stakeholders to explore investment opportunities across industrialisation, agriculture, technology, healthcare, tourism and waste management
Ruto said Africa's free trade agreement would only deliver its full economic potential if countries developed industries capable of producing goods for the continental market
Muriithi said counties should move beyond administering public funds and deliberately use their constitutional responsibilities to build productive local economies, expand businesses and improve household incomes
He says Mombasa has secured a county-owned SEZ licence, improved revenue collection through port integration, and is pursuing waste management and logistics projects aimed at boosting efficiency and development
The new laws are expected to strengthen tax administration, widen incentives for investors operating in special economic zones and establish a stronger legal structure for technology-driven cities and large-scale strategic projects
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has opened its first regional office in Nairobi after signing a Host Country Agreement with Kenya. The deal, witnessed by President William Ruto, targets infrastructure investment and industrial development across East Africa.
Konza Technopolis leaders outline Kenya’s flagship smart city plan, from underground tunnels and green energy to data centres, universities and thousands of jobs tied to the Digital Super Highway.