A new chapter in Machakos County’s industrial journey began today as Governor Wavinya Ndeti led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Isuzu Industrial Complex in Lukenya, Athi River — a monumental step positioning the county as Kenya’s next economic powerhouse. The high-profile event, jointly officiated with Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry Hon. Lee Kinyanjui and Isuzu East Africa’s Managing Director Madam Rita Kavashe, sent a clear and compelling message: Machakos is not just open for business — it is ready to lead.
Beneath the surface of this ceremony lies a game-changing development. The Isuzu complex is expected to generate hundreds of jobs for local residents, spark new business opportunities, and fuel the automotive sector’s growth in Kenya. As Isuzu expands its manufacturing capacity through this flagship facility, it also deepens its commitment to Kenya’s industrial agenda and Machakos County stands to be the central launchpad of that growth. The ripple effect will be felt not just in Athi River, but across the region’s supply chains and service economies.
Governor Wavinya Ndeti, in her remarks, warmly welcomed new investors to Machakos and reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to creating a thriving, investor-friendly environment. However, she emphasized that economic growth must be inclusive and lawful urging all incoming investors to give first priority to local residents when filling job positions. “We are building a county where growth is felt on the ground and our people must be the first to benefit,” she said. Her leadership has turned Machakos into a beacon for progressive investment, where opportunity meets accountability, and where industrialization walks hand in hand with community empowerment.
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