Tatu City, Kenya’s leading Special Economic Zone, launched The Link Warehousing & Logistics Park and broke ground for its highly anticipated second phase. With an investment of KES 2.5 billion, The Link has already created over 1,000 jobs, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for economic growth and cornerstone of support for small and medium enterprises.
Among the businesses at The Link are Bakels East Africa, a Swiss-based global specialist in baking ingredients and solutions, and Novis PLC, a family-owned pasta production company. Other companies include beverage distributors and an electronics assembly and supply company. The first phase of The Link is sold out, and the second phase, which will be completed at the end of 2025, already has a waiting list.
“The Link demonstrates the power of mixed-use Special Economic Zones to attract global and local investors while enhancing operational efficiency,” said Preston Mendenhall, Group COO, Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City SEZ.
John Mwendwa, CEO of the Kenya Investment Authority, commented that The Link is key to the government’s strategy toward attracting and retaining investments in the country.
“A business ecosystem, such as The Link, and what Tatu City has been able to achieve in attracting over 100 companies, are part of our country being competitive,” Mwendwa said. “As the Kenya Investment Authority, we are the agency responsible for the country’s investment agenda. Whether in a Special Economic Zone or an Export Processing Zone, it is our business to make Kenya comfortable for investors.”
On an area of 12 acres, The Link Warehousing & Logistics Park provides flexible, high-quality warehousing solutions and amenities from 850 sqm to 10,000 sqm. In The Link’s second phase, the development will more than double its capacity to 25,000 sqm. Investors snapped up the first phase, attracted to integrated office and ablution facilities, advanced logistics infrastructure with wide internal roads for seamless transportation, 24/7 power and water, comprehensive fire safety and energy-efficient lighting.
Companies setting up at The Link Warehousing & Logistics Park can benefit from the incentives of Tatu City’s Special Economic Zone, including 10% corporate tax for the first 10 years, then 15% for the next 10 years, compared to the standard 30%. Businesses also enjoy VAT zero-rating on goods and services and exemptions on import duty and stamp duty.
More than 25,000 people live, work, and study in Tatu City. More than 100 businesses are operational or under development, including Heineken, Naivas, Dormans, Kärcher, Cooper K-Brands, Grit Real Estate Income Group, Hewatele, Freight Forwarders Solutions, Roast by Carnivore, CCI Global, ADvTECH, Friendship Group, and Davis & Shirtliff.
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