Special Economic Zone Stories

Vipingo Free Trade Zone set to transform Kilifi's Economy - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

The new SEZ will be home to over 200 industries across key sectors such as agro-processing, manufacturing, green energy, pharmaceuticals, IT, and logi...

India's Adani Group billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US with bribery
Reuters  |  Nov 21, 2024

Authorities said Adani and seven other defendants agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials for contracts.

Kenya, Japan ink deal to enhance water, road networks in Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 29, 2024

The government is also working to expedite a partnership agreement between the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) and Japan w...

PM Abiy launches Gada Special Economic Zone poised to boost Ethiopia economy
Hanifa Adan  |  May 11, 2024

Industries such as coffee processing, bamboo and timber processing, machinery manufacturing, and bio-pharmaceuticals are expected to thrive within the...

Government signs deal with Netherlands on fresh produce transportation
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 26, 2024

During the signing, CS Murkomen lauded the strong relations between Kenya and the Netherlands which straddle trade and transport sectors, as well as d...

Relief for Mombasa residents as State resolves Dongo Kundu land compensation standoff
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 24, 2024

The process was tainted by controversies and accusations of corruption, leaving many residents at risk of being denied their rightful compensation.

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