Rivatex East Africa Revival Project
Uasin Gishu, Eldoret
Manufacturing
In Progress
Government-funded revival and modernization of the collapsed Rivatex textile company in Eldoret, aimed at revitalizing Kenya's textile industry and creating employment opportunities.
Project Overview
Timeline
StartedMar 15, 2017
Expected CompletionDec 31, 2026
Budget
AllocatedKES 7,000,000,000
SpentKES 5,500,000,000
Efficiency87%
Impact
Beneficiaries200,000 people
Jobs Created3,000 jobs
Economic ImpactKES 4,500,000,000
SDG Goals
SDG 8
SDG 9
SDG 12
Responsible Parties
Implementing Agency
State Department for Industrialization
Contractors
- Moi University
- Local Contractors
Key Officials
P
Prof. Thomas Kipkurgat
CEO, Rivatex East Africa Limited
Project Progress
Current status and completion percentage
Overall Completion
75%Timeline
86%
Of timeline elapsed
Budget
79%
Of budget utilized
Milestones
1/2
Milestones completed
Project Milestones
Key milestones and their status
Phase 1 Modernization
Installation of new machinery and equipment
Completed
Planned: Dec 31, 2020
Actual: Feb 28, 2021
Kisumu Branch Opening
Opening of new manufacturing facility in Kisumu
InProgress
Planned: Jun 30, 2024