Murang’a County Opens 99-Year Leases for Investors
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Murang’a County Government has opened new investment opportunities for investors seeking to establish industrial, commercial, and value-added projects as part of efforts to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs, and boost economic growth.
According to a notice dated July 16, the county invited investors to submit proposals for various projects, including industrial parks, SME parks, manufacturing facilities, agro-processing ventures, warehouses, and commercial spaces.
The opportunities are being offered under the Public Request for Proposals pursuant to Section 12(1)(e) of the Land Act, Cap 280, the Murang’a County Land Allocation and Leases Management Act, 2023, and related regulations.
“ Pursuant to Section 12(1)(e) of the Land Act, Cap. 280; the Murang’a County Land Allocation and Leases Management Act, 2023; and Regulation 17 of the Murang’a County Land Allocation and Lease Management Regulations, 2024, the County Government now formally invites interested investors to explore and engage in these opportunities under the following guidelines,” read part of the notice.
Murang’a County Targets Jobs and Growth Through New Investor Opportunities
The County noted that successful investors will be granted renewable 99-year leases for the allocated spaces, with development expected to begin within six months of allocation.
Interested investors are required to submit their proposals through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process by October 30, 2026.
“Complete the Request for Proposal (RFP) form available at www.muranga.go.ke by 30th October 2026 by COB (close of business). The Murang’a County Land Allocation and Lease Management Committee will review all applications,” Murang’a County stated.
Applicants will also be required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Ksh20,000 through the Murang’a County Investment Conference account at Equity Bank, Murang’a Branch.
Additionally, the county stated that allocation will be done on a “first fully paid-up, first served” basis, subject to applicants meeting the required criteria.
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Murang’a County further said the investment drive follows its inaugural Investment Conference held on June 13 and 14, 2025, where available opportunities were presented to potential investors.
It added that the projects are expected to promote value addition of agricultural products, create employment opportunities and strengthen the county’s economic base.
Investors Invited to Access SME Park Opportunities
According to the notice, one of the major opportunities available is the Murang’a Industrial Park located opposite Makenji, where investors can access land for various developments, including industrial, commercial, recreational, affordable housing, ICT hubs, schools, transport facilities, and residential projects.
The industrial zone has a reserve price of Ksh7 million per acre as a stand premium, alongside an annual rent of Ksh280,000.
Other zones, including commercial, recreation, affordable housing, ICT hub, schools, and residential areas, have been listed at a standard premium of Ksh6.4 million per acre and an annual rent of Ksh256,000.
The county has also invited proposals for infrastructure development, including roads, sewer systems, water supply, internet connectivity, and power services, and opened investment opportunities in SME parks located across areas, including Maragua, Kiharu, Kangema, Kandara, and Kigumo, available at a standard premium of Ksh1.2 million per acre and an annual rent of Ksh240,000.
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Industrial, Manufacturing, and Commercial Spaces Available for Investors
In addition, the Murang’a County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) at Zabka has been opened for proposals targeting large-scale manufacturing, agro-processing, value addition, industrial production and cold storage facilities.
Available spaces include industrial plots suitable for factories and warehouse units designed for storage, aggregation, sorting, and packaging.
The county government further invited investors and businesses to take up spaces in newly constructed modern markets under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP).
While ground floors have been reserved for small-scale traders, wholesalers, processors, and investors have also been encouraged to secure spaces on upper floors to create business ecosystems that support local economic growth.
Meanwhile, the available markets include Gatunyu, Karugia, Gikoe, Ng’araria, Kayole, Gakurwe, Kambirwa, Ndunyu Chege, Saba Saba, Ithanga, Makan, Gitwe, Kagumoini, Kagundu-ini, Ciumbu, Muthithi, Kangari, Kabati, and Gakira.
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A photo showing the investment opportunities in Murang’a County. Photo/ Irungu Kang’ata/ X