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September 23, 2026
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Proposed SEZs capital demands to dim sector's rising star

Proposed SEZs capital demands to dim sector's rising star

Before the creation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Kenya’s industrialisation framework was anchored in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) Act of 1990...

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Kenya's proposed economic zone framework is facing strong opposition from sector players due to a significant Sh5 billion minimum investment threshold in the new Kenya Economic Zones Bill, 2026.

  • A proposed Sh5 billion minimum investment threshold for developers and operators in economic zones.
  • The Association of Special Economic Zones (ASEZs) is petitioning against the fixed threshold.
  • The Bill seeks to merge the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) into a single entity, the Kenya Economic Zones Authority (KEZA).

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