Smart energy solutions provider CHINT Global has opened a new manufacturing plant at Graylands Industrial Park in Athi River, Machakos County, becoming the Group's second factory in Africa.
The manufacturing plant will produce the CHD130 single-phase DIN-rail meter, CHS120 Single-Phase Smart Meter, and CHS320 Three-Phase Smart Meter for residential and commercial customers.
CHIT Global President Lily Zhang said the plant will feature anti-tamper systems, flexible installation options, and secure communication protocols.
“Our new factory in Kenya is not just a manufacturing site; it is a beacon of innovation, sustainability, and economic growth for the region.”
The manufacturing plant has a maximum production capacity of 400,000 meters per year and will initially employ 40 people—90 percent of whom are local staff.
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The factory is expected to achieve a localization rate of 30%–40% for its products, with plans to increase this rate as the facility grows.
Similarly, the factory will primarily serve the local Kenyan market but will have export capacity to Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Congo (DRC), and Somalia.
Kenya Power and Lighting Company(KPLC) Chairman Joy Brenda Masinde, for her part, said the utility company's introduction of CHINT’s advanced metering solutions is a game-changer.
“These meters will enable us to provide our customers with accurate billing, reduce losses, and improve the overall efficiency of our energy distribution. This is not just an investment in technology; it’s an investment in Kenya’s future.”
