Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Champions Kenya Leather Industrial Park For Economic Growth And Job Creation
By John Kariuki
Kenanie, Machakos County, Kenya
Monday, January 6, 2025
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki is at the forefront of Kenya’s economic transformation, driving the establishment of the Kenya Leather Industrial Park (KLIP) in Kenanie, Machakos County. This initiative is a crucial part of the government’s strategy to add value to raw materials and expand the country’s manufacturing sector, key pillars for boosting economic growth.
KLIP is set to revolutionize the leather industry by increasing its annual contribution from Ksh 15 billion to Ksh 175 billion and creating 100,000 jobs, up from the current 17,000. Under the leadership of Deputy President Kindiki, the park will become a hub for leather processing and manufacturing, positioning Kenya to be a dominant player in the global leather industry.
A major highlight of the KLIP project is the completion of a state-of-the-art effluent treatment plant, which will treat wastewater from leather manufacturing processes. This facility will serve both the leather factories at KLIP and those at the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) factories along Mombasa Road and Athi River. The effluent treatment plant reflects Deputy President Kindiki’s commitment to sustainable industrial growth while addressing environmental concerns.
In addition to the effluent treatment plant, four warehouses have been completed: two for factories that process hides and skins into leather, and two for factories that manufacture finished leather products. These developments are central to scaling up production. Deputy President Kindiki has ensured that work is being expedited to finalize essential infrastructure such as electricity and water reticulation, as well as deploying permanent policing services for security. All efforts are geared towards meeting the presidential directive for full completion by March 31, 2025.
Today, Deputy President Kindiki, together with Acting Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Aden Duale, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, Jonathan Mueke, and other senior government officials, inspected the ongoing works at KLIP. The inspection was part of the government’s efforts to ensure that the project meets the set timelines and quality standards.
Through his leadership, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is ensuring that KLIP becomes a cornerstone of Kenya’s economic agenda. By focusing on value addition and manufacturing, the Kenya Leather Industrial Park will not only drive economic growth but also create thousands of jobs, further cementing Kenya’s position as a leader in industrialization and a key player in the global leather industry.
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