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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
October 24, 2025
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Sun King just opened its first African factory to build solar-powered gadgets in Kenya
Sun King launched its first African factory in Kenya, building solar-powered electronics to boost local manufacturing, reduce imports, and create jobs...
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Sun King, a leading pay-as-you-go solar products company, has inaugurated its first large-scale African manufacturing plant in Tatu City, Kiambu County, Kenya, marking a strategic shift from importation to local production.
- The 7,600-square-meter facility boasts an annual production capacity of up to 700,000 units, initially producing solar-powered televisions and smartphones.
- The project is a cornerstone of Kenya's Vision 2030 industrialization strategy, with support from various government officials including Principal Secretary for the State Department of Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana.
- The plant currently employs 90 people (60/40 men/women split) and projects an expansion to over 350 employees within five years, aiming to replace over $150 million in hardware imports across Africa over the next five years.
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