SEZs and Industrial Parks Advisory Services
SEZ & Industrial Infrastructure Capability Statement
AfriTrade Consulting Group is a premier strategic advisory firm dedicated to transforming Africa's industrial landscape. We deliver the complete end-to-end architecture needed to convert greenfield sites into globally competitive economic hubs — from feasibility and master planning through PPP structuring, regulatory licensing, and investor facilitation.
Our credibility is anchored in the successful execution of Kenya's most significant industrial landmarks, bringing together government relations, financial structuring, and infrastructure expertise into one cohesive advisory team.
Vipingo Special Economic Zone (VSEZ)
US$ 1.5 Billion Rollout
Served as lead infrastructure advisor, overseeing power sequencing, solar plant installation, and full bankability review. Our advisory ensured a Value for Money (VfM)-compliant, investor-ready ecosystem that attracted anchor tenants and institutional capital.
Naivasha Special Economic Zone
PPP Lead Advisor
Architected the PPP transaction framework, harnessing geothermal energy to ensure tenants access reliable, green, and cost-competitive power while the project achieves optimised lifecycle costs.
Rivatex East Africa Limited
IPP & National Policy
We serve as principal advisors across six integrated workstreams for the revitalisation of Rivatex East Africa Limited
and the establishment of the Vistari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) — advising on operator transition, HR restructuring,
PPP negotiations with the Government of Kenya, a captive solar IPP to achieve energy self-sufficiency, full bid
preparation support, and end-to-end SEZ licensing and establishment.
Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone
3,000-Acre Blue Economy Gateway
Provided strategic advisory for this flagship gateway at the Port of Mombasa, focusing on the Free Port model, heavy industrial logistics corridors, and blue-economy sector targeting to maximise trade throughput and investor uptake.
Core Advisory Services & Value Proposition
| Service Pillar | Key Capabilities & Value Deliverables |
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| Strategic Advisory Planning & Governance |
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| Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Structuring & Transactions |
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| Independent Power Producers (IPP) Energy & Cost Optimisation |
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| Regulatory & Licensing Compliance & Policy |
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| Investment Facilitation Capital Attraction & Trade |
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- Feasibility & Master Planning — sector targeting to maximise ROI and attract the right tenants.
- Site Selection — technical land-use analysis and infrastructure cost minimisation.
- Estate Management Frameworks — governance structures designed for operational efficiency and compliance.
- Project Structuring — designing bankable PPP models with balanced risk allocation.
- VfM Assessment — ensuring superior quality at lowest lifecycle cost.
- Transaction Advisory — bridging public mandates with international capital markets.
- Energy Advisory — structuring captive power solutions and PPAs.
- Cost Optimisation — integrating geothermal and renewable energy.
- Utility Sequencing — aligning infrastructure rollout with tenant demand.
- Licence Procurement — Developer, Operator & Enterprise licences under SEZ frameworks.
- Compliance Advisory — customs, tax regimes, and audit readiness.
- Policy Development — frameworks in collaboration with MITI and SEZA.
- Investor Attraction — targeting anchor tenants and institutional investors.
- Trade Alignment — leveraging AfCFTA, AGOA, and COMESA frameworks.
- Human Capital — workforce development via AfriTrade Recruit.
The Afritrade Advantage
Value for Money Focused
Every project is assessed for fiscal sustainability, investor bankability, and long-term lifecycle cost optimisation.
Government Relations
Deep-seated partnerships with MITI, SEZA, and Kenya's key regulatory bodies — ensuring smooth approvals and policy alignment.
Regional & Global Footprint
Headquartered in Nairobi with a transatlantic bridge through our Burlington, MA, USA office — connecting African opportunities to global capital.
ESG & Institutional Compliance
Full ESIA and ESG compliance integration — positioning projects to attract development finance institutions and institutional investors.
