Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru says the setting up of the proposed Sagana Industrial Park is taking shape with the construction of County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) now at 85 percent completion.
Waiguru said construction of warehouses, cold rooms and other infrastructures at the facility are going on smoothly within the set timelines.
Speaking during project inspection tour on Tuesday, Waiguru added that 18 investors shortlisted to set up factories at the industrial park are roaring to go once all the infrastructure at the facility are in place.
She said the high-value investors will put up agro-processing and manufacturing factories at the park.
“This project is a game-changer for Kirinyaga, we are not only creating infrastructure but unlocking value chains for our farmers and generating sustainable employment opportunities for our young people,” she said.
She noted that the customs controlled area has already been fully fenced with the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) advancing on steadily.
“One warehouse is at 95%, while the others are at around 80%, only awaiting floor casting and wall finishes,” she explained, adding that the county has committed funds to build two additional warehouses to expand the park’s capacity.
Waiguru said the shortlisted investors will set up industries dealing in the processing and manufacturing of goods for export, especially agricultural, leather and textiles.
The facility is also in the process of getting the necessary amenities like water, road network, security and electricity connection.
Sagana Industrial Park will be the first climate smart agro industrial city in central region, promoting agro processing and manufacturing and will be source of employment to many of the county residents.
The County plan to advertise for lease of land and warehouses at the park.
“We are positioning Sagana to become a key industrial hub in the region,” she stated. This development is projected to create more than 5,000 direct and indirect job opportunities for Kirinyaga residents,” he said.
Governor Waiguru also highlighted the broader vision behind the project, which aligns with the national Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
“This is how we bring BETA to life—by investing in real infrastructure that supports production, value addition, and access to markets,” she added.
The inspection tour also included ongoing flood mitigation efforts through the construction of dykes to protect the park from seasonal flooding.
“We are ensuring that this facility is not only functional but resilient. Every detail is being considered to make it sustainable in the long run,” she added.
