A US$ 760M project for the construction of a Turkish Ceramic, Granite and Tiles Special Economic Zone (SEZ) or rather Turkish Industrial Complex in Nakuru county, Kenya, has begun.
Developed by Turkish Industry Holding the project involves the construction of a total of six factories. The factories will mostly produce high-end construction materials, forestry, furniture, and cleaning products for export.
These products include medium-density fiberboard (MDF), a raw material for the furniture industry, and granite and ceramic tiles. Additionally, the complex will produce, cement, steel, aluminium profile, tissue paper, sanitary towels, and towel napkins.
Plans and expectations for the project
The (MDF and cement plants will be manufacturing 30% of products for the local market. The remaining 70% will be for export to regional and global markets including Europe and the US. This is according to the Turkish Industry Holding‘s board chairman Mehmet Coskun,
The construction of the Turkish Ceramic, Granite and Tiles SEZ is taking place on 100 acres site. It is expected to be completed in 30 months. Moreover, an Sh60 billion economic boost is expected from the SEZ. A total of 500 containers and more of various items will be exported from Naivasha through the port of Mombasa each day, according to Mr. Coskun.
Appointment of the VP of the Turkish Industrial Complex in Nakuru
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Turkish Industry Holdings Vice President Abdulhakim Alici recently announced the appointment of the Vice President of the Turkish Ceramic, Granite and Tiles SEZ.
Mr. Mwaniki Munuhe, a 36-year-old Kenyan was appointed to this position. He will reportedly oversee the company’s African operations as it seeks to establish the largest construction materials factory in the region.
