The SEZs will be established in Mombasa (including Dongo Kundu Free Port), Lamu and Kisumu. The specific objectives are:
- Attraction of both local and foreign investments;
- Expansion and diversification of produce of goods and services for domestic and export Markets;
- Promotion of value addition;
- Promotion of local entrepreneurship through SMEs;
- Enhance technology development and innovation; and
- Promotion of rural and regional industrialization by exploiting comparative advantages of local resources.