The groundbreaking of the 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by H.E. Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, was the highlight of the second day of the Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP) – Kenya Investment Forum 2025 in Kilifi County. The forum, held under the theme “Unlocking Opportunities through Special Economic Zones,” brought together policymakers, investors, financial institutions and development partners to advance Kenya’s industrialisation agenda.

Principal Secretary for Investment Promotion, Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment as he presided over the Arise IIP–Kenya Investment Forum 2025, dubbed “Unlocking Kenya’s Industrial Future,” held in Kilifi County from September 15 to 16, 2025.

SGR facilitates the movement of cargo from the port of Mombasa to Inland Container Depots (ICD).