Kilifi Showcases 3,000-Acre Investment Hub at Arise IIP Forum
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By John Kariuki
Kilifi Deputy Governor Hon. Flora Chebule has unveiled the county’s bold investment strategy, positioning it as a key driver of Kenya’s industrial growth. Speaking at the Arise IIP Kenya Investment Forum 2025, Chebule—representing Governor Gideon Mung’aro—announced that Kilifi has set aside 3,000 acres in one of its seven sub-counties to serve as a prime hub for investors.
The land is earmarked for agribusiness, tourism, logistics, and other industries, reflecting Kilifi’s readiness to leverage its resources for inclusive development. Chebule stressed the need for coordinated action between national and county governments alongside private sector players to unlock Kilifi’s full economic potential.
“The county is committed to creating an enabling environment that attracts high-impact investments, spurs job creation, and builds resilient value chains,” she said.
The forum also featured Tally Einav, UNIDO’s Kenya Representative, who reaffirmed support for partnerships with KenInvest, the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), and Arise IIP. Einav highlighted the importance of strong investment ecosystems for sustainable growth.
Other speakers included Arise IIP CEO George Olaka, Centum Group CEO and Vipingo SEZ Chair Dr. James Mworia, and PS for Investment Promotion Abubakar Hassan Abubakar. PS Abubakar emphasized the role of industrial zones in diversifying Kenya’s economy, noting Kilifi’s unique position as host of the country’s first licensed Special Economic Zone, with two more awaiting gazettement.
The Arise IIP Forum underscored Kilifi’s rising profile as a magnet for industrial investment and a cornerstone of Kenya’s economic transformation.
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