Kisumu County, in partnership with Med Aditus and Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK), is establishing a $40 million pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. The facility will produce high-quality, subsidized drugs for the Great Lakes Region and beyond.
Production & Capacity:
Location: Next to Great Lakes University of Kisumu.
Annual Production: 2 billion tablets/capsules.
Drugs to cover:
Non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, cancer)
Infectious diseases (HIV, malaria, tuberculosis)
Neglected tropical diseases
Key Stakeholders:
Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o – Oversaw construction progress.
Dr. Dhiren R. Thakker, Ph.D., CEO of Med Aditus
Prof. Bob Blouin, CEO of Med Aditus Foundation
Prof. Khama Rogo, Head of World Bank Group’s Health Africa Initiative
Kisumu County officials: Chief Officers for Health (Dr. Ojwang’ Lusi), Lands (Victor Kanyaura), and Director of Medical Services (Dr. Don Ogolla)
Funding & Impact:
Financed mainly through Afreximbank’s Africa Health Security Investment Plan.
Expected to create hundreds of jobs for the local community.
Strengthens health product manufacturing capacity in the region.
Significance:
The project positions Kisumu as a regional hub for affordable, high-quality medicines, addressing critical public health needs while supporting local economic growth and employment.