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Counties leading in manufacturing (2019-2023)

Nairobi City contributed an average of 36.9 per cent of total manufacturing GVA.

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by Hillary Bett

Infographics16 January 2025 - 11:28
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In Summary




    The data shows the average county contribution to manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA) for 2019 to 2023.

    These estimates include both the formal manufacturing sector and informal manufacturing activities carried out by unincorporated household enterprises.

    During this period, Nairobi City contributed an average of 36.9 per cent of total manufacturing GVA.

    Other notable contributors, each exceeding 5.0 per cent, included Mombasa (9.9%), Kiambu (8.4%), and Machakos (7.8%).

    In contrast, counties located in arid and semi-arid regions, such as Mandera, West Pokot, Tana River, Marsabit, and Isiolo, had the lowest contributions to the manufacturing sector.

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