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Kenya and Japan investments
  • Japan’s Toyota Tsusho Corporation will invest $5 million (KES800 million) in the Kenya Thika Vehicle Manufacturing initiative.
  • A total of $93.7 million (KES 15 billion) will go towards the Meru Wind Farm Energy project, while $49.9 million (KES8 billion) will be invested in the Isiolo Solar Energy initiative.
  • Japan is also readying $468.5 million (KES75 billion) for Kenya’s Menengai Geothermal Plant, as the Asian country promotes clean energy solutions.

In a move poised to reshape Kenya’s industrial landscape, Kenya and Japan have jointly announced plans to invest an estimated $617.2 million in East Africa’s largest economy, with a focus on bolstering key sectors of vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy.

This investment initiative marks a pivotal moment in the bilateral relations between Kenya and Japan, promising to unlock new opportunities for economic growth, employment for the youth, and sustainable development.

The cornerstone of this investment endeavor was laid this week with …