Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago. Photo/the-star.co.ke
Over 200, 000 people are set to be employed in the first licensed special African Economic Zones (AEZ).
The economic zones are set to be launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
According to area Governor Jackson Mandago, the President is expected to officiate the groundbreaking ceremony of the facility on Friday.
The Government recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese investors after an agreement was reached a month ago with Mr Mandago and businessman David Lagat, who traveled to China last October.
"The deal was reached with the top nine richest Chinese investors who agreed to develop industries in our county. This is the biggest development milestone we have secured since the inception of devolution," said Mandago.
Mandago added that the deal signed by Chinese Guangdong New South Group Ltd is expected to attract more investors and make the region an economic hub.