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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF UASIN GISHU

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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF UASIN GISHU

CATALOGUEWhy Invest In Uasin Gishu?



UASIN GISHU COUNTY MAP

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AGRICULTURE

FOOD INDUSTRY

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

RENEWABLE ENERGY

TOURISM

CONSTRUCTIO N

MANUFACTURING

FINANCE

EDUCATION

CONTENTS



OVERVIEW OF UASIN GISHU COUNTY

Vision A prosperous and attractive County in Kenya and beyond

MissionTo serve and improve people’s livelihoods through good leadership, innovative technologyand efficient infrastructure.1.1 IntroductionThis catalogue contains investment information on Uasin Gishu County indicating thesectors, resources, size, physiographic conditions, demographic profiles, administrative andtrade support institutions. It also provides information on infrastructure and land use. Additional information is also provided on other important aspects such as climate,employment, sources of income, access to health, nutritional status, literacy level andcommunity development.

1.5 Administrative and Trade support institutionsUasin Gishu County is divided into six sub-counties: Turbo, Soy, Ainabkoi, Moiben, Kessessand Kapseret. The sub-counties are divided into 30 wards, and comprises of furthersubdivided into fifty one locations and ninety seven sub-locations. The trade supportinstitutions in the county include; Chamber of commerce, Kenya Association ofManufacturers, Export Promotion Council, Kenya Investment Authority, Kenya NationalFarmers Association, National Cereals and Produce Board.1.6 Demographic Features

According to the 2009 Population and Housing Census, the total population of Uasin GishuCounty stood at 894,179. At an inter-censual population growth rate of 3.8%, the totalpopulation is projected to grow to 1,211,853 by 2017. The population growth rate is higherthan the national growth rate at 2.9%. The population density is 267 persons per sq. Km.which is expected to increase to 362 persons per sq. km. by 2017. This will haveimplications on the average size of land holding.

In 2012, the population age group between 0 to 14 years was 41.4% of the total; while theeconomically active age group of between 15 and 64 years accounted for 55.7% of the total.This implies that the County has a high dependency ratio and a high potential for labourforce. The age group under one year is projected to grow from 29,175 in 2009 to 39,539 by2017, while that aged between 2 and 5 years is expected to grow from 162,559 in 2009 to220,311 by 2017. This implies that the County must expand child and maternal healthservices and those for Early Childhood and Development Education (ECDE).The youth also fall in the reproductive age groups of between 15 and 49 yearswhich are projected to grow from 227,089 in 2009 to 307,766 by 2017. Thiswill imply that the County invests more in reproductive health programmesaimed at reducing fertility in the light of the prevalent high dependency ratio

coupled with high population growth rate. The age group between 16 and 64years which constitutes the labour force, is expected to grow from 497,808 in2009 to 674,663 by 2017.



1.7 Infrastructure and Access

Uasin Gishu has an extensive road network comprising of over 300 Kms of tarmac roads,549 Kms of marrum and 377 Kms of earth roads. It also boasts 179 Kms of railway line with8 railway stations. In addition, there is an inland container depot. The Moi International

Airport and two airstrips are also located in Uasin Gishu easily making it the region’s servicehub.The County enjoys about 95% mobile phone coverage which is provided by all the major

service providers in Kenya. It also has 16 post offices, 4 sub-postal offices and nine licensedservice couriers. It is connected to the fibre optic cable thus, giving it access to fast internetconnectivity. The availability of these services confirms the County’s potential for fasteconomic development and an at tractive location for investment.

With regard to financial services the County has also witnessed significant growth. It has abranch of the Central Bank of Kenya, 21 Commercial banks, 108 urban and 4 rural Saccos;and 5 major micro financing institutions.

The education facilities are fairly developed with 2 public universities namely, Moi University

and University of Eldoret. It also has 2 private universities and constituent colleges of majoruniversities. There is also a National Polytechnic, a Technical Training Institute and severalprivate commercial colleges. In terms of basic education, there are 576 ECD centres, 422primary schools and 129 secondary schools.

Currently, 30 trading centers, 33 secondary schools and 12 health centers are not connectedto electricity. Firewood remains the main source of cooking fuel accounting for 84% of thehouseholds. The over-dependence on firewood has negative implications on existing forestsraising the need to plant trees in designated areas for wood fuel; and to connect morehouseholds to the National Grid. More effort is also required to connect electricity to all

trading centers, schools and health facilities.There are 102 trading centres with six of them being urban centres and towns. The six areBurnt Forest, Matunda, Turbo, Moiben, Kesses and Kapsaret. The urban centres haveemerged and grown without proper physical planning. Undesirable developments includinginformal settlements have mushroomed with their growth. The infrastructural facilitiesincluding roads and water supply are insufficient to meet the demands of the growingpopulations.Of the built houses in the County, 45.6% are mud-walled or use wood as the main wallingmaterial. Houses built using brick or blocks account for 25.4% while mud/slash cementaccount for 18.1%. The main roofing materials are corrugated iron sheets which account for84.4%.



1.8 Land and Land UseThe Uasin Gishu County has an average land holding of 5 hectares in rural areas, and 0.25of hectares within Eldoret Municipality. Land use practices vary considerably across theCounty. In 2012 there were 919 landless households distributed in various schemes, with

Turbo settlement scheme accounting for 658 households; Jabali settlement Scheme 161and Maili Tisa 100. Some of the landless are squatters living in gazetted forests; immigrantsfrom other counties; and those who become landless by virtue of selling family land.

1.9 Agricultural Activities Uasin Gishu County covers an area of 3,327Km2 with a human population of 894,179 and202,000 households (NPC 2009). It has six sub-counties; Turbo, Soy, Moiben, Ainabkoi,Kesses and Kapsaret, 30 wards, 51 locations and 100 sub-locations. Arable land covers

2,995 sq km, while 332.78 is non- arable (hilly and rocky), 23.4 sq km is water mass and 196sq km is urban. Vegetation range from open grassland with scattered acacia trees, to naturalhighland forests and bush land. It has 3 ecological zones (AEZ) (lower highland, upperhighland and upper midland) as shown:-



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UASIN GISHUTOP 10 REASONS TO

Ideal location:Located in the centre of theKenya, the County provides the advantage of

easy access to markets in the UAE, EAC and servesas a bridge to the markets in Europe.

Skilled Labour Supply: The County is knownfor its highly skilled labour supply that issurrounded by several learning institutions. The

peoples of the Region are also fluent in key languages:English, Kiswahili and the local languages.

Accessibility:The County has an internationalairport with daily links to direct flights to the USA,Canada, the UK and several other countries in

Europe, as well as South America. Accessibility by roadvia the world renowned EAC regional hub is also anadvantage allowing for easy access to raw materialsand equipment.

Diverse Investment Opportunities: TheCounty has garnered critical acclaim as a Meccafor tourism with significant investments in tha

and related sectors. However, there are a number ofother competitive sectors including: informatiocommunications technology/business processoutsourcing, financial services, agri- business and thecreative industries with 19 diverse territories to choosfrom.

Openness to trade: Uasin Gishu County havepreferential access to some of the largestmarkets in the world. A few Regional Free Trade

Agreements are in place

Flexible Incentives: The County has aplatform to offer incentives, some of which canbe customized, providing the best opportunity

for investors.Modern Infrastructure: Electricity and water

supply is constant and affordable.Telecommunications and broadband in- ternetaccess is available and a ready supply of natural gascan also be easily accessible from within the Region.Land and office space are available at cost-effectiverates.

Ease of Doing Business: Of 5 states, in the

East Africa countries Kenya has been highlyranked in the Ease of Doing Business Report2012 by the World Bank in 3 critical areas:“ProtectingInvestors” - 2nd; “Getting Electricity” – 2nd; and “Dealing with Construction Permits” 1st (regionalaverages).

Economic & Political Stability: The County isknown for its stable democracies and economicdevelopment. This provides the assurance of a

secure location to do business and raise families.

Responsive investment promotion expe The County is host to a number of TradeSupport Institutions that have awards from

recognised World Trade Promotion Foras. Theircompetent inquiry handling services and excellent websites are available for investors to tap into.



INVESTMENT AREAS IN AGRICULTURE1.2

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• Production and processing of medicinal herbs• Greenhouse production• Construction of refrigerated storage facilities• Production of fertilizers• Seed farming•

Apiculture• Aquaculture• Production of meat products• Establishment of mills• Floriculture and ornamental plant production• Establishment of broiler enterprises• Pedigree cattle farms• Production of nurseling• Production of fresh fruits and vegetables (apples, passion fruits, cherries, avocados, tomatoes, grapes,

cucumbers, greens, early potatoes, tea leaves, citrus fruits, onions, etc.)• Establishment of stock-farm for milk production and processing purposes• Development of veterinary services• Horticulture

Overview

Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the economy in Uasin Gishu, a countythat is considered as one the earliest sites of human agricultural activity. The fertile lands,abundance of water and climatic diversity create favourable conditions for a strongagricultural sector.The years of fast development in the national economy have led to a rapid growth inconsumption and changes in consumer tastes in the food and beverage sector. Being one ofthe leading producers of agricultural goods in Kenya, Uasin Gishu seeks to further developits agriculture and food industry for import substitution as well as for export.



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INVESTMENT AREAS IN FOOD INDUSTRY1.3

• Production of tomato paste• Production of fruit juices• Packaging and labelling• Production of meat and meat products• Poultry production• Production of dairy products• Production of sunflower oil• Honey processing and packaging• Production of mineral and natural water and packaging• Potato processing (production of potato chips, potato flour, etc.)• Confectionery production• Bakery and floury products• Production of frozen fruits and vegetables• Nuts processing facility• Production of child food•

Establishment of passion fruit processing manufacture• Wine production• Canned fruits and vegetables production• Production of dried fruit and berries• Production of mayonnaise, ketchup and other sauces



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INVESTMENT AREAS ENERGY SECTOR1.4

Overview

Alternative and renewable energy sector is quite new and promising area of the economy. Overall annual energyoutput in Uasin Gishu accounts to several billion KWt/h. Uasin Gishu has plenty of potential to generateelectricity using wind power. There is great potential to raise effectiveness of use of the energy resources of thecountry by involving the following renewable energy sources:

• Wind power• Solar energy• Biomass energy

Reasons to invest in Energy sub sector:• High potential and rich resources of alternative and renewable energy• Government ’s profound interest in developing the sector• State Strategy on use of Alternative and Renewable energy sources• Successfully implemented pilot projects• Openness to foreign companies

Investment areas Alternative Energy• Production of solar panels• Production of wind turbines• Establishment of wind farms• Production of wind valves• Production of windmill blades• Production of wind battery charger and converters• Production of solar photovoltaic panels• Establishment of solar water heaters• Production of solar lanterns• Production of flat plate collector• Production of solar modules



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INVESTMENT AREAS IN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR1.5

Overview

The construction sub sector has improved greatly since the establishment of the County Governmentssector in the last few years. The large capital investment in local infrastructure related to buildings androad projects evolved this business area into a very competitive sector with increasing number ofstrong local and foreign companies able to deliver the highest international standards in construction.

There are currently significant opportunities for construction:• quality brand hotels in the County to serve the region• tourism complexes• logistical warehouses• production of new types of construction materials• development of architectural and engineering services• introduction of state of the art construction technology

Reasons to invest construction Main developing subsectors

• Increasing demand in residential constructionmarket

• Growing income of population and concessional

loans• Local production of required construction materials• Significant industrial, agricultural and transport

projects• Influx of business travelers and foreign tourists

causing• major demand in hotel sector• Continuous reforms and strategies to boost the

sector

• residential sector• hotel sector• office sector• warehouse sector• infrastructure

Construction investment areas• Production of building finishing materials• Production of construction materials• Construction of brick factory• Production of steel• Construction of logistical warehouses• Production of cement concrete blocks• Fabrication of construction machinery



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INVESTMENT AREAS IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR1.6

Overview

The manufacturing sector is one of the most dominated by the small medium enterprises embracing band informal business in the County. It contributes half of the GDP in the country includes maifabrication, woodwork, food industry, textile industry and other areas. The main directions of statefield of industry include the modernization and reconstruction of equipment facilities, incrcompetitiveness of national products, introduction of new technologies and know-how, attraction oand encouraging the processing industry development.



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2.0 COUNTY PRIORITY SECTORS:

a) Agro processing- (Dairy products, leather products, animal feeds, Bee products, Fish products,Poultry products, Rabbit products, Meat products, Food processing)

b) Tourism – (hospitality & Tour operators)c) Sports- (sportswear & Equipment, Academies, Gyms,)d) Metal Fabrication and Wood worke) Services – (ICT, Hairdressing, Mechanics, Cobblers, Electricians, Plumbers, Florist &

Landscapers, Transport)f) Building & Construction – (Brick & Block making)g) Renewable Energy- (Solar, Biogas, Wind energy, Briquettes, energy saving Technology)

3.0. LIST OF EXISTING INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENTS IN THE COUNTYNAME OF FIRM ADDRESS PHYSICAL LOCATION ACTIVITY PRODUCT

Eldoret Grains 123 Eldoret Iten Road Milling Unga, (Dola)Unga Ltd 106 Eldoret Muliro Street Milling Unga (Exe)Seven Hills Mineral Water 5254 Eldoret Eld– Nrb Highway Bottling water Bottled waterSirikwa Quarry 4104 Eldoret Baharini - Eld GravelSisibo Millers Ltd 6609 Eldoret Eldoret Town Milling Animal FeedsSkyline Pure Water 734 Moi’s Bridge Moi’s Bridge Water Bottling Bottled waterTic Tic Global Ltd 9277 Eldoret Kipkorgot Carbon dioxide Gas

Unik Valley Spring 482 Eldoret Eldoret Town Water Bottling Bottled waterKenit Ltd 142 Eldoret Uganda Road Eld. Knitting GarmentsFeed Masters 4851 Eld Cheptiret Centre Milling General FeedsJumbo North E.A. Ltd 665 Eldoret Iten Road , Kimumu Scrape metal MetalSirikwa Quarry 4104 Eldoret Eldoret, Baharini Balast, gravel Building materialBuffalo Millers 4890 Eldoret Kimumu Milling Maize flour, Animal

feedsBuffalo Millers 4890 Eldoret Kimumu Milling Maize flour, Animal

feedsDonny Feeds 1806 Eldoret Pioneer Estate Milling Animal feedsEldonatt Bakery Ltd 488 Eldoret Eldoret Town Bakers Bread & ProductsRai ply Wood Ltd 488 Edoret Uganda Road Wood milling Wood ProductsRivatex Ltd 4744 Eldoret Kisumu Road Textile Manufacturing Cotton & Polyester

materialPaul ’s Bakery 291 Eldoret Uganda Road Bakers Bread & ProductsK. C.C. Eldoret 609 Eldoret Dakar road,industrial area Milk processing Milk productsRupa mills Uganda Road Textiles Cotton materialDonyo Lessos Creameries Ltd Eldoret Town Milk processing MilkWareng Saw Mills Eldoret Wood processing Wood ProductsSteel Mill Eldoret Industrial Area Steel Processing Steel ProductsKenyacom Rabbits Consortium Ltd.(KCRC)

Uasin Gishu Kipkorgot - Eldoret Rabbits Urine Extract Foliar FeedFertilizer

MACE Foods Uasin Gishu Eldoret – KIE Shade Processing of Chilliesand Vegetables

Chillies andVegetables

Moi’s Bridge Dairy Uasin Gishu Moi ’s Bridge Milk Processing Fresh Milk,Yorghurt, Butter



4.0POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS BASED ON

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

a) Vegetable processing b) Soya, maize & sunflower oil processing c) Mushroom processing d) Grading and packaging of farm produce e) Cereal Flour milling f) Animal feeds processing g) Organic fertilizer making h) Briquette making i) Milk processing

j) Root and tuber processing k) Fruit processing l) Manufacture of packaging materials m) Honey processing n) Water bottling o) Block and brick making p) Fabrication of equipment for value addition

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