K-Elec Factory Launch in Nairobi, Kenya

The Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, Eng.John Tanui on Thursday joined Trade Cabinet Secretary Hon. Lee Kinyanjui and his Counterparts Abubakar Hassan ( Investment ) and Dr. Belio Kipsang ( Immigration and Citizen Services) for the grand opening of the K-Elec Factory and brand launch at the Sarin Industrial Park in Syokimau, along the Nairobi - Mombasa Highway.

In attendance were the Korean Ambassador to Kenya H.E Kang Hyung-Shik; KenInvest CEO John Mwenda; DL Group of Companies Chairman, Dr. David Langat ; K-Elec CEO and Founder Nam Kyo Yung; K-Elec CFO Eng. Nicole Langat Belio among other key partners and senior government officials.

CS Kinyanjui lauded the Korean technology powered company which is assembling fridges and television sets and expanding into beauty products noting that Kenya remains a preferred investors destination.

He further assured of the government's continued support in boosting investments that transform the country's economy and create job opportunities for the people.

On his part Eng. Tanui noted that the launch comes as Kenya’s device-assembly ecosystem accelerates rapidly with capacity to produce over 8 million smartphones annually, signaling the emergence of a strong, integrated manufacturing base.

He stated that the new factory strengthens Kenya’s standing as a competitive manufacturing hub in East Africa, creating quality jobs, boosting local value addition, and advancing the Buy Kenya, Build Kenya agenda.