Ruto presides over signing of industrial park agreements with 16 counties
By Emmanuel Rono, May 28, 2026President William Ruto has presided over the signing of Inter-Governmental Participation Agreements (IPAs) involving sixteen counties under the latest phase of the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) programme at State House, Nairobi.
According to a statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui on May 28, 2026, the agreements formalize collaboration between the National Government and County Governments, setting the stage for the establishment and operationalisation of industrial parks across participating counties.
He said the initiative is expected to accelerate the decentralisation of industrial development and strengthen county-level participation in manufacturing and agro-processing.
“At State House, Nairobi, H.E. President William Ruto witnessed the signing of Inter-Governmental Participation Agreements (IPAs) by sixteen counties scheduled for this phase of the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) programme.”
“The agreements formalise collaboration between the National Government and County Governments in the establishment and operationalisation of the industrial parks,” Kinyanjui said.
Impact of the IPAs
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry says the industrial parks will focus on value addition of agricultural and natural resources, aiming to reduce post-harvest losses while boosting production efficiency.
Once fully operational, the parks are expected to create employment opportunities, attract private sector investment, expand market access for locally produced goods, and enhance exports.
The programme also seeks to strengthen regional competitiveness by enabling counties to develop specialised industrial hubs based on their economic strengths.
“Once completed and operationalized, the parks will promote value addition of agricultural and natural resources at the county level, reduce post-harvest losses, create jobs, expand market access for locally produced goods, attract private sector investment into manufacturing and agro-processing, strengthen exports, and enhance county competitiveness,” Kinyanjui stated.
“Through this programme, we are taking industries closer to the people and ensuring that every region actively participates in national development and shared economic growth.”