- The Deputy President emphasized the progress made so far, stating, “While four warehouses; two for leather factories and two for finished leather products are complete, electricity and water reticulation,
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced ambitious plans for the establishment of the Kenya Leather Industrial Park (KLIP) in Kenanie, Machakos County, marking a significant intervention in value addition and manufacturing.
According to DP Kindiki, the initiative aims to transform the leather industry, projecting an increase in its annual contribution from the current Ksh 15 billion to Ksh 175 billion. Additionally, the government targets a substantial rise in employment within the sector, anticipating growth from 17,000 to 100,000 jobs.
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“A common user facility of an effluent treatment plant to treat water for leather manufacturing is already complete,” Kindiki announced. This facility is designed to process effluent from Export Processing Zone (EPZ) factories along Mombasa Road and Athi River, as well as from the leather factories at KLIP. This crucial infrastructure will not only enhance environmental sustainability but also support the burgeoning leather production landscape.
The Deputy President emphasized the progress made so far, stating, “While four warehouses; two for leather factories and two for finished leather products are complete, electricity and water reticulation,
Kindiki conducted an inspection of the ongoing works, assessing outstanding deliverables to ensure adherence to a Presidential directive for completion by March 31, 2025. He was joined by Acting Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Aden Duale and the Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, who are both integral to the project's implementation.
