Sun King opens smartphones, TVs manufacturing plant in Tatu City
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 - Solar and energy-efficient appliances company Sun King has opened a 7,600-square-metre manufacturing facility in Tatu City, Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Sun King, a solar and energy-efficient appliances company, has inaugurated a new 7,600-square-meter manufacturing facility in Tatu City, Kiambu County, Kenya. This plant aims to localize production of smartphones and televisions designed for its solar systems, strengthening the company's supply chain and supporting Kenya's manufacturing sector.
- The facility boasts an annual production capacity of up to 700,000 units, with plans for expansion.
- Sun King's Chief Operating Officer, Kota Kojima, stated the plant ensures faster access to products and quality solutions for customers.
- Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Principal Secretary, State Department of Industry, highlighted its alignment with the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
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New Manufacturing Plant and Bank Funding Drive Kenyan Business Activity - October 2025
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