Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP)
Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP) is a Special Economic Zone located in Vipingo (Kilifi), Kenya, established in 2024, with Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) / Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) listed as its governing authority.
Key Facts
| Type | Special Economic Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | Vipingo (Kilifi), Kenya |
| Year Established | 2024 |
| Area | 809 ha hectares |
| Companies | 8 |
| Governing Authority | Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) / Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) |
| Status | partially_operational |
Recorded Benefits and Incentives
Aggregation/processing platform and local raw-material access; tax exemptions are not assumed.
Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.
Recorded Sector Focus
Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP) is listed with a sector focus including Agro Processing And Food Beverage, Light Manufacturing And Consumer Goods, Renewable Energy And Battery Storage, and Bonded Logistics And Warehousing.
About Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP)
Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Dongo Kundu / Vipingo Industrial Park corridor) is an 809.0-hectare (2,000-acre) gazetted Special Economic Zone in Kilifi County on Kenya's Mombasa–Malindi coastal highway, licensed by the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) in 2024 and jointly developed by Centum Investment Company (Vipingo Development) and ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP). Phase 1 hosts 8 early-stage industrial, packaging, desalination, and agro-processing operations employing ~950 workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP)?
Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP) is a Special Economic Zone.
Where is Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP) located?
Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP) is located in Vipingo (Kilifi), Kenya.
When was Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP) established?
Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP) was established in 2024.
Which governing authority is listed for Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP)?
SEZ Explorer records Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) / Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) as the governing authority for Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP). Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.
Which sectors are listed for Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP)?
Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP) is listed with a sector focus including Agro Processing And Food Beverage, Light Manufacturing And Consumer Goods, Renewable Energy And Battery Storage, and Bonded Logistics And Warehousing.
Which benefits and incentives are recorded for Vipingo Special Economic Zone (Kilifi County — Centum / ARISE IIP)?
SEZ Explorer's current record lists: Aggregation/processing platform and local raw-material access; tax exemptions are not assumed. Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.