The Nakuru County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) construction at Ngongongeri Farm in Njoro Sub-County has resumed after a two-year break.
Nakuru County Secretary and Head of Public Service Dr. Samuel Mwaura said the park's construction is at 15% completion.
Mwaaura revealed that with support from the national government, the County will unlock the delays in implementing the over Sh 3 billion project, which is expected to create more than 4,000 employment opportunities upon completion.
He cited some of the completed works at the park as site clearance, mass excavation for levelling, foundation excavation, concreting of two-column bases, and establishing an administration block.
He said others to be completed included constructing the slab, roofing, and wall installation for the warehouses and other auxiliary structures, which were underway.
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Dr. Mwaura said the industrial park will host various industries, including ICT hubs, energy-sector companies, engineering and construction firms, and chemical industries.
Similarly, he said the Park will have all the support infrastructure, such as power, water, and the park ring road, ready within three months.
The Industrial Park project collaborated with the county government, Egerton University, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
The County Aggregation Industrial Park (CAIP) and Export Processing Zone (EPZ) have each been allocated 100 acres at the University’s Ngongongeri farm.
He added that the County Government had already approved a policy document to establish and implement the two projects.
The national government has set aside Sh4.7 billion for the construction of CAIPS in all counties to promote manufacturing. The counties have also committed a similar amount to the project, which is a partnership between the regional governments and the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry.
Each county is expected to contribute Kes 250 million and provide a minimum of 100 acres of land for the establishment of the parks in order to implement the project in the next financial year.
