HOMA BAY, Kenya — The Homa Bay County government is finalizing plans to establish an industrial park at Riwa Special Economic Zone in Karachuonyo constituency, a move expected to transform the county into a hub for manufacturing and investment in the Lake Region.
The 532-acre park will host multiple companies, providing a centralized location for industrial operations while offering preferential incentives such as lower taxes and free land for investors. Governor Gladys Wanga, who toured the site with officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Special Economic Zone Authority, National Land Commission, and National Environment Management Authority, emphasized the strategic importance of the project.
Homa Bay is strategic in collaborations it makes. We’re formalizing the boundaries between custom and non-custom areas within the industrial zone to attract more investors, Wanga said. She added that ongoing infrastructure improvements and utility enhancements will ensure the park is ready for business.
Several companies, including Kenya Shipyard Limited, Rift Valley Products, Victory Farms, and Made in Thurwa, are expected to establish operations within the zone. Trade executive Polycarp Okombo confirmed that Victory Farms has already moved in, while flood control measures are being constructed to safeguard the facilities.
The county government has provided land for the investors at no cost. We want to attract more investors to help us transform our county economically and create job opportunities for residents, Wanga said.
The industrial park, once complete, will position Homa Bay as the first county in the Lake Region with a fully operational special economic zone, reinforcing its vision for sustainable industrial growth and local employment creation.