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Originally published by The Standard Business
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September 30, 2026
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Murang'a County moots plan to put up industrial city to rival Nairobi

Murang'a County moots plan to put up industrial city to rival Nairobi

Murang’a County is set to build an industrial city on land that Delmonte Kenya ceded to the Murang'a County, based on the proposed development activities across the 1,400 acres of land...

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Murang'a County is planning to develop a sprawling industrial city on 1,400 acres of land, aiming to rival and potentially surpass Nairobi in size and industrial capacity.

  • The project, named Murang’a Industrial Park, is located on land previously ceded by Delmonte Kenya.
  • Key figures include Governor Irungu Kang'ata, who is actively seeking investors and development partners.
  • The initiative expects to create over 20,000 jobs and will feature dedicated zones for various industries, housing, and amenities, with the county government set to receive a percentage of corporate taxes.

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