Kenya ups local production of home appliances

K-elec CEO Nam Kyo Jung,K-elec , brand team leadersales Kevin Kiprop , Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry,Lee Kinyanjui ,K-elec co founder David Langat ,Dr. Helen Langat, at the K-elec exhibition after the grand launch of K-elec at Syokimau. [David Gichuru,Standard]

Kenya has upped its ante in the local production of electronics, with firms such as K‑Elec Kenya launching a new assembly plant in Syokimau.

The firm produces televisions and refrigerators locally with designs and core technology from Korea, alongside expert training from technicians drawn from around the world. The facility currently produces TVs with attached soundbars, mini-refrigerators, chest freezers, and fridges, with plans to expand into washing machines, microwaves, air fryers, and other home appliances, signalling a push for more locally made electronics and skills development.