Tatu City is starting production of European quality windows, doors and facades to meet growing demand from households and businesses at the 5,000-acre city. The joint venture with MDN Fasady has been announced during the Polish-Kenyan Business Forum, organised by Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) and Polish Investment & Trade Agency to foster stronger economic ties between the two countries.
The aluminum metal-work joint venture will serve the wider Kenyan market, according to Piotr Smolarz, the firm’s managing director, with windows, doors, facades, shop windows, terrace covers and skylights.
“This partnership signifies the vast potential that Kenya holds for business development and investment in high-quality building solutions. We are thrilled to harness the strengths of Tatu City and MDN Fasady to establish a cutting-edge aluminum metal-works production facility,” said Smolarz.
The new joint venture is already tapping the market at Tatu City, where more than 3,000 apartments are completed or under development. The Kijani Ridge premier neighbourhood has nearly sold out, and Eneo at Tatu Central, the award-winning commercial and retail development by Gateway Real Estate Africa, opens its first phase in November.
Eneo’s anchor tenant is CCI Global, one of Africa’s largest international customer management services providers, which will employ 5,000 young Kenyans at its ultra-modern call center in the complex in Tatu City.
“Our JV with MDN Fasady will not only meet the demand for world-class windows, doors and façades in Tatu City, it will supply all Kenyan consumers demanding beauty and durability for their homes and businesses.
“In addition to boosting the local economy, it will contribute to advancing the aluminum metal-works production industry in Kenya,”said Tatu City, Head of Construction & Development, Alex Kahu.
“Kenya is an attractive investment destination. With 70% of our population being very educated youth, productivity levels are high, as reflected in their skills. The country has invested significantly in educating its people, which has resulted in a highly skilled workforce.
“Therefore, if you are looking for access to the African continent, Kenya should be at the top of your consideration list,” said KenInvest, Managing Director, June Chepkemei.
More than 40 Polish companies from diverse industries attended the Polish-Kenyan Business Forum, showcasing Kenya as a globally attractive hub for trade and investment.
Tatu City and KenInvest continue to strengthen their partnership to attract foreign direct investment to Kenya. Last week in Beijing, China, KenInvest and the Kenya-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the Kenya-China Business Forum, where China’s Zhende Medical announced additional production facilities at Tatu City and its neighbouring Oaklands development – an investment totalling over USD 180 million.