Chinese firms pump Sh51.5bn into Tatu City’s SEZ
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 28 – Chinese investment in Kenya’s Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has surpassed Sh51.5 billion, with seven companies operating Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Chinese companies have invested over Sh51.5 billion in Kenya's Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with seven firms currently operating across critical sectors. This significant investment highlights the growing involvement of Chinese enterprises in Kenya's industrial growth and job creation efforts.
- Chinese investment in Tatu City SEZ exceeds Sh51.5 billion.
- Seven Chinese firms, including FullCare Medical SEZ, Tianlong Cylinder Company, and Sinotruk Kenya, operate within the SEZ.
- These companies have collaboratively generated more than 10,000 jobs. The number of Chinese companies is projected to increase to 15 by 2026.
- The SEZ offers tax incentives such as a 10 percent corporate tax rate for the first decade and exemptions on import duty, VAT, and stamp duty.
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Chinese Business Investment and Tech Programs in Kenya - July 2025
Chinese companies have invested over Sh51.5 billion in Kenya's Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with seven firms currently operating across critical sectors, highlighting their growing involvement in Kenya's industrial growth and job creation efforts. This follows news that Ex-US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, joined the board of Rendeavour, owner of Tatu City, to enhance engagements with U.S. and African partners. Additionally, five Kenyan university students recently concluded a week-long tech exchange program in China, the Seeds for the Future initiative by Huawei, aiming to expose young talent to emerging digital technologies.
