Why most industrial developers are moving to satellite towns

Harvest Standard warehouses in Athi River. [Courtesy]

Property developers say it is easier for manufacturers to do business in satellite towns than in Nairobi's metropolitan area owing to favourable cost and availability of land in the metropolitan areas. They note that Athi River has seen increased demand for commercial spaces as manufacturers relocate to satellite towns.

Additionally, developers note that for a proper industrial property to be set up, it requires up to 100 acres of land or more, which Nairobi's industrial area can't offer at the moment, hence, the relocation of developers to satellite towns.