Vipingo Special Economic Zone

Vipingo Special Economic Zone (VSEZ) is a 2,000-acre (823 Ha) industrial park developed by Centum Investment Company in partnership with ARISE IIP. Located on Kenya’s coast near Mombasa Port, it is designed as a gateway for export-led industries targeting Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia.

As part of the ARISE IIP network, VSEZ leverages international expertise in zone development and benefits from proven models that have been implemented across other African industrial hubs.

VSEZ combines coastal proximity to East Africa’s largest port with plug-and-play infrastructure and phased expansion. This ensures both immediate readiness for investors and long-term scalability as industries grow.

The zone is designed to host priority sectors including automotive, food & agro-processing, textiles and apparel, FMCG, and construction materials. These industries are aligned with Kenya’s resource base and export market demand.

Kenya’s natural resources and agricultural strengths integrate directly with VSEZ’s processing and manufacturing infrastructure. Investors can capture more value by moving from raw material exports to finished goods production within the zone.

Located near Mombasa Port, VSEZ gives manufacturers efficient access to both Kenyan consumers and regional markets in Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and beyond. Its export orientation is reinforced by Kenya’s growing role as a trade hub for East Africa.

The development is modular, with Phase 1 (247.87 Ha) and Phase 1A (83.89 Ha) providing ready plots for multi-sector industries. Further phases ensure room for expansion, allowing investors to scale as market demand increases.

Unlike inland zones that face higher transport costs, VSEZ’s coastal location close to Mombasa Port reduces logistics expenses and accelerates export timelines, a significant advantage for manufacturers.

The zone combines direct seaport access with connectivity to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and Moi International Airport. This multimodal infrastructure makes it one of the best-connected industrial hubs in East Africa.

The zone is attracting companies in automotive assembly, food processing, textiles and apparel, FMCG manufacturing, and building materials, industries that reflect both Kenya’s strengths and global export demand.