{"id":27541,"date":"2026-10-15T14:26:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=27541"},"modified":"2026-10-15T14:26:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:26:15","slug":"kisumu-assembly-approves-50-acre-pharmaceutical-manufacturing-special-economic-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/10\/15\/kisumu-assembly-approves-50-acre-pharmaceutical-manufacturing-special-economic-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"Kisumu Assembly approves 50-acre pharmaceutical manufacturing special economic zone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The Kisumu County Assembly has approved the establishment of a proposed 50-acre special economic zone in Muhoroni Sub-County to support life sciences, innovation and pharmaceutical manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposal, which was subjected to three readings in the assembly, was moved by Nyalenda A MCA Boiton Ratib and received the backing of members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ratib said the project would attract investors, create jobs for young people and boost industrial development in the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said Kisumu had lagged behind other parts of the country in establishing special economic zones, adding that the county had struggled to sustain major industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ratib cited the collapse of the Kisumu Cotton Mills (KICOMI) in the 1980s as an example of the county\u2019s industrial decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the proposed zone would help attract new industries and encourage investment in Kisumu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy Majority Leader Lumumba Owade supported the proposal, saying the zone would open up the county to major investments and attract investors across various sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261014-WA0040-1024x472.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27543 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261014-WA0040-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261014-WA0040-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261014-WA0040-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261014-WA0040-1536x708.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261014-WA0040-1100x507.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261014-WA0040-680x314.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261014-WA0040-200x92.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261014-WA0040-20x9.jpg 20w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261014-WA0040.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Members of Kisumu County Assembly during a session on Wednesday\/Photo: Fredrick Odiero<\/em><\/strong>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Migosi MCA Pamela Oyoo said the project was timely, given Kisumu\u2019s economic potential and the absence of a similar zone in the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She pointed to other investment hubs in the country, including Dongo Kundu and Tatu City, saying Kisumu should also benefit from such developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Muhoroni-Koru MCA Vitalis K\u2019Omudho said the area was ready to provide additional parcels of land to support the establishment of more special economic zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assembly leaders commended Governor Prof Anyang\u2019 Nyong\u2019o for spearheading efforts to establish the zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also thanked Great Lakes University for donating 40 acres of land towards the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposed facility is expected to provide a platform for pharmaceutical manufacturing, scientific research and innovation, while creating opportunities for investment and employment in Kisumu County.<br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kisumu County Assembly has approved the establishment of a proposed 50-acre special economic zone in Muhoroni Sub-County to support life sciences, innovation and pharmaceutical manufacturing. 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