India, Sept. 18 -- Linglong Tire, a major Chinese tyre manufacturer, is investing USD 800 million to build a new advanced tyre plant in Kenya. The facility will be situated in the Mombasa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kilifi County's Mariakani area. This significant project is anticipated to generate more than 1,500 direct local jobs and substantially strengthen regional value chains, marking a pivotal step in enhancing Kenya's profile as an emerging global manufacturing hub.
The official announcement came during the Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms - Kenya Investment Forum 2025. At this event, held at Vipingo Ridge, Kenyan President William Ruto witnessed the formal signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Linglon...