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The Special Economic Zones Authority, Kenya (SEZA), is a government agency responsible for the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs). SEZA promotes and facilitates international and local investors' access to the zones by creating an enabling environment for investments. The Kenyan Government has set up public SEZs that include 3,000 acres in Dongo Kundu and 1,000 acres in Naivasha, where investors can acquire long-term leases.

The Dongo Kundu (Mombasa) Special Economic Zone

The Dongo Kundu SEZ is located in the historical Mombasa shipping hub connecting Africa to the world. The zone is adjacent to an international airport, a regional railway terminus, and a seaport. Dongo Kundu provides prime investment opportunities in:

1. Agro-processing;
2. Cotton, Textiles and Apparels;
3. Pharmaceuticals;
4. Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly;
5. Blue Economy;
6. Water Desalination and Service Provision;
7. Green Energy and Renewables;
8. Heavy Metals and Steel;
9. Petrochemicals;
10. Oil and Gas;
11. Transport and Logistics;
12. Warehousing, Cargo Bulk-breaking and Consolidation;
13. Business Support.

The Naivasha Special Economic Zone

The Naivasha SEZ is located at the heart of the scenic Great Rift Valley, adjacent to a major highway and railway network hub connecting Kenya to the East and Central African countries. It has a dedicated Inland Container Depot (Dry Port). The zone is close to geothermal power sources. The investment opportunities available at Naivasha SEZ are:

1. Cotton, Textiles and Apparels;
2. Paper and Paper Products
3. Green Energy;
4. Iron and Steel.

Incentives For Investing in Special Economic Zones

Besides Kenya providing a stable economy, wider market access through its economic and trade cooperation, modern and good infrastructure, and investment guarantees, the government also provides administrative and fiscal incentives for investing in the Special Economic Zones.

Call for Expression of Interest

The Special Economic Zones Authority is calling for Expressions of Interest from local and international firms interested in investing in either or both the Dong Kundu and Naivasha Special Economic Zones. Interested firms will be required to lease land for the construction of industrial warehouses/factories on a long-term lease and/or Invest in on-site infrastructure.

Interested firms are invited to fill out the following Investment Project Proposal Forms.

Expressions of interest shall be delivered via email to invest@dongokundusez.go.ke or invest@naivashasez.go.ke attachments in PDF format).
Physical applications should be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Special Economic Zones Authority
UAP Old Mutual Tower
14th Floor, Upper Hill Road
P.O Box 30418-00100, GPO
Nairobi, Kenya

The expression of Interest shall be submitted to the Authority in plain, sealed envelopes clearly marked with the following description:
a) Expression of Interest for investing in Dongo Kundu (Mombasa) SEZ or
b) Expression of Interest for investing in Naivasha SEZ
Filled out forms should be submitted on or before 31^st March 2023, Further information may be obtained at www.dongokundusez.go.ke and www.naivashasez.go.ke

UAP Old Mutual Tower, 14th Floor, Upper Hill Road
P.O Box 30410-00100. GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 7863971
Email: info@sezauthority.go.ke
Website: www.sezauthority.go.ke