K-Elec Commissions Electronics Factory, Powering Kenya’s Push for Industrial Manufacturing
Kenya has strengthened its industrialization drive with the official launch of K-Elec, a Korean–Kenyan technology firm that has commissioned electronics manufacturing factory to produce televisions and refrigerators for the regional market. The facility, unveiled today, brings together Kenyan talent and Korean manufacturing expertise and is expected to employ about 400 Kenyans. The launch attracted senior government officials, diplomats and industry leaders, reflecting the strategic importance of the investment to Kenya’s economic transformation.
Speaking at the event, Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry Hon. Lee Kinyanjui said the factory underscored the urgency of producing more goods locally. “Industrialization is the backbone of sustainable economic growth. Kenya must produce locally and add value if we are to create jobs and build wealth,” he said, adding that the government was aligning policies and incentives to support manufacturers. Encouraging K-Elec to look beyond Kenya, CS Kinyanjui noted, “We want our investors to set their sights on the African market and government will walk with you.”
Principal Secretary for Investment Promotion Abubakar Hassan Abubakar described K-Elec as a practical example of Kenya’s improving investment climate. “You had the courage to convert an inquiry into an actual transaction and that is what Kenya needs more of,” he said. Emphasizing value addition, he added, “Industrialization is the surest way to reduce unemployment and poverty and we must stand up for made-in-Kenya products.” PS Abubakar also expressed support for K-Elec’s planned expansion into regional and continental markets.
K-Elec Group Chairman David Langat highlighted the role of teamwork and local support in building a competitive brand. “This journey has been about discipline, teamwork and believing that Kenya can manufacture world-class electronics,” he said. Outlining the company’s growth plans, he noted, “We are expanding production in Kenya and preparing to enter neighbouring markets such as Tanzania and Uganda, while creating jobs for our youth.”
Founder and CEO Nam Kyo Jung said K-Elec was committed to embedding Korean standards of quality in Kenya. “We are bringing global masters and experts to work side by side with Kenyan talent so that products made here meet the highest international standards,” he said, adding, “Kenya has the talent and our goal is to make this country a manufacturing hub for East Africa.”
The Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Kenya, Kang Hyung Shik, described the factory as a milestone in bilateral relations. “K-Elec’s investment is a clear symbol of the growing economic cooperation between Korea and Kenya,” he said, expressing confidence that the company would contribute to job creation and industrial growth while encouraging more Korean firms to invest in Kenya.
Other speakers, including Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, reiterated the government’s commitment to investors. “Our role is to ensure a conducive environment, facilitate documentation and support investors as they grow,” he said, noting ongoing engagements to ease regional expansion.
The commissioning of K-Elec’s factory marks a significant step in Kenya’s push to deepen manufacturing and integrate global expertise with local capacity. With clear plans for expansion, partnerships with institutions such as the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and sustained government backing, K-Elec is positioned to grow into a regional electronics brand while advancing Kenya’s ambition to become a competitive manufacturing hub in Africa.