By Samuel Njihia
FullCare Medical, a global maker of medical clothing, has opened a new factory in Tatu City, becoming the newest entity to open shop at the 5,000-acre mixed-use Special Economic Zone based in Ruiru.
During the launch, Mr. Lu Jianguo, founder of FullCare Medical, revealed the corporation’s plans to utilize technology to enhance production efficiency, aiming to fulfill customer needs.
The FullCare Medical facility, a Sh3.93 billion investment, is utilising solar technology for environmentally friendly production of its range of medical products.
“This state-of-the-art facility, leveraging cutting-edge solar technology for sustainable manufacturing, is poised to export USD 60 million of medical goods annually while catering to the local market’s needs,” said Lu Jianguo, founder of FullCare Medical.
Stephen Jennings, CEO and developer of Tatu City, emphasized the investment’s potential to generate employment opportunities for a significant number of Kenyans.
Tatu City, Kenya’s first mixed-use Special Economic Zone, has attracted Sh330 billion in investments from over 78 businesses, spanning healthcare, food and beverage manufacturing, call centres, and software development.
“The regional and global businesses that are operational or under development in Tatu City’s business-friendly location, include CCI Global, Heineken, Dormans, Copia, Cooper K-Brands, Grit Real Estate Income Group, Twiga Foods, Freight Forwarders Solutions, ADvTECH, Friendship Group and Davis & Shirtliff,” Jennings said.
“These companies are generating numerous employment opportunities for the Kenyan population, addressing a critical need for job creation in the region.” he added.
The International Finance Corporation, the investment arm of the World Bank, provided Sh13.2 billion in financing to Full Care Medical for its expansion into the African market.
Additional reporting by KNA.
