Machakos County is rapidly positioning itself as the premier investment destination and largest manufacturing hub in the Lower Eastern region of Kenya. Governor Wavinya Ndeti highlighted the county’s strategic location, robust infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies as key drivers in attracting both local and international investors. The county’s administration has emphasized a commitment to creating an enabling environment that boosts business growth, generates employment, and strengthens the industrial sector.
In a recent engagement with industry players from the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) in Athi River, Mavoko Sub-County, county officials addressed critical challenges facing the manufacturing sector. Governor Ndeti underscored the county government’s dedication to streamlining business operations, expanding industrial spaces, and resolving policy and infrastructure gaps that impede growth. These discussions reinforced the county’s vision of fostering partnerships that elevate industrial productivity while improving livelihoods for residents.
The Machakos administration’s focus on manufacturing and investment is expected to catalyze economic empowerment across the region. By positioning the county as an industrial gateway, Ndeti’s government aims to provide a competitive environment for investors while creating sustainable opportunities for the local workforce. With these ongoing initiatives, Machakos is set to become a beacon of economic growth and a model for strategic industrial development in Kenya.