Murang’a Investment Opportunities. Industrial Parks, SME Hubs, & Export Zones Up for Lease

Murang’a County has officially opened large-scale investment opportunities under a Public Request for Proposals (RFP) issued pursuant to Section 12(1)(e) of the Land Act, Cap 280.

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The County Government is positioning itself as a regional industrial and agro-processing hub, offering land for lease across industrial parks, SME parks, export processing zones, and strategic infrastructure developments.

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This guide breaks down the opportunities, pricing structures, legal framework, incentives, and application process for both residents and serious investors.

Murang’a County Investment Opportunities

Executive Overview: Why Murang’a Is Opening Investment Land

Murang’a County’s long-term goal is clear:

• Industrialize the county

• Promote value addition to agricultural produce

• Increase farmers’ incomes

• Expand employment opportunities

• Boost county own-source revenue

Following the inaugural Investment Conference held in June 2025, the County Government pledged to provide detailed investment-ready parcels. The current RFP formalizes that commitment.

Successful applicants will receive a 30-year renewable lease, providing long-term operational stability.

Legal Framework Governing the Investment Call

The opportunities are offered under:

• Section 12(1)(e) of the Land Act, Cap 280

• Murang’a County Land Allocation and Leases Management Act, 2023

• Regulation 17 of the Murang’a County Land Allocation and Lease Management Regulations, 2024

This ensures transparent allocation, regulated lease management, and structured evaluation of proposals.

Investors therefore engage under a legally defined and secure framework.

A. Murang’a Industrial Park – Opposite Makenji

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This flagship industrial park anchors the county’s industrialization strategy.

Available Zones and Pricing (Per Acre)

Infrastructure components such as roads, sewer systems, water, power, and internet will be evaluated based on submitted proposals.

A 4-acre resultant parcel from subdivision of L.R No. 12157/10 is also available at similar rates.

This park targets manufacturing, agro-processing, logistics, education facilities, and ICT innovation.

B. Gikono Landfill Opportunity

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The Gikono Landfill parcel is available for proposals.

Pricing and detailed structuring will be determined during proposal evaluation.

This presents opportunities in:

• Waste-to-energy solutions

• Recycling plants

• Industrial waste management

• Circular economy enterprises

C. SME Parks in Murang’a County

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Murang’a is decentralizing industrialization through SME parks across multiple sub-counties.

Available SME Park Pieces

• Maragua – 9 pieces

• Kangema – 1 piece

• Kigumo – 3 pieces

• Kiharu – 7 pieces

• Kandara – 2 pieces

Pricing Per Acre

SME parks target light manufacturing, fabrication, agro-processing, cottage industries, and youth enterprises.

These hubs lower entry barriers for emerging investors.

D. Export Processing Zone (EPZ) – Industrial

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This opportunity targets export-oriented investors.

Pricing Per Acre

Murang’a County will recommend EPZ investors to the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), which conducts its own vetting process.

Export-focused agro-processing, textile production, packaging, and light manufacturing businesses stand to benefit.

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Registration: What It Means

Murang’a Industrial Park is undergoing registration under the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA).

If registered as an SEZ, investors may benefit from:

• Preferential corporate tax rates

• Duty exemptions on imports

• VAT exemptions on specific transactions

• Simplified licensing processes

• Export facilitation incentives

This dramatically improves the attractiveness of long-term capital investment in the county.

Evaluation of Proposals

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Investment value

• Development impact

• Sector alignment

• Technical feasibility

• Financial sustainability

Higher bids carry greater weight, but reserve prices alone do not determine approval.

The National Land Commission retains the right to adjust prices before issuing formal allocation letters.

Application Fee and Payment Details

A non-refundable application fee of Ksh 20,000 applies.

Payment Details:

• Bank: Equity Bank Limited

• Account Name: Murang’a County Investment Conference

• Account Number: 0220286335186

• M-Pesa Paybill: 247247

• Branch: Murang’a

Applicants must attach proof of payment to their RFP submission.

Submission Deadline

Completed Request for Proposal (RFP) forms are available at:

www.muranga.go.ke

Deadline for submission:
14th October 2025 (Close of Business)

The Murang’a County Land Allocation and Lease Management Committee will review all applications.

Survey Maps and Due Diligence

Authenticated survey maps can be inspected at:

CECM Lands Office, Murang’a County Headquarters

Investors are encouraged to conduct site visits and independent feasibility assessments.

Strategic Investment Outlook: Why Murang’a Matters

Murang’a County sits within Kenya’s central agricultural belt. The region produces:

• Avocados

• Coffee

• Dairy

• Tea

• Horticultural crops

Yet much of this produce leaves the county unprocessed.

By establishing industrial parks, SME hubs, and export zones, Murang’a seeks to:

• Promote value addition locally

• Increase farmer incomes

• Generate employment

• Strengthen export capacity

• Expand county revenue

Investors entering at this stage position themselves within a growth-driven industrial ecosystem.

Final Analysis: A Turning Point for Murang’a’s Economy

This RFP marks more than a land allocation exercise. It signals Murang’a County’s structured shift toward industrial expansion, export-driven growth, and SME empowerment.

For residents, it represents job creation and local development.

For investors, it presents early-entry access to regulated industrial land under a legally defined framework with long-term lease security.

Serious investors should review pricing structures, evaluate SEZ and EPZ advantages, conduct feasibility studies, and submit proposals before the deadline.

Murang’a is not simply offering land.
It is offering participation in its industrial transformation.