ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Special Economic Zones Act
5. Criteria for designating special economic zones
Edition: 2026-05-15 · In force
5. Criteria for designating special economic zones
The Authority shall, in designating and determining the special economic zone project proposals that qualify for licensing, take into account the following considerations as may be appropriate—(a)nature of the proposed project;(b)intended size and perimeter of the proposed special economic zone;(c)availability of land and unencumbered land titles;(d)geographical location and topography;(e)proximity to resources, population centres and infrastructure;(f)infrastructure and other utility requirements from national and county governments including water, power, sewage, telecommunication, solid waste and waste water management;(g)provision of medical, recreational, security, fire safety, customs, and administrative facilities;(h)impact on off-site infrastructure, utilities and services;(i)approvals of land uses and zoning requirements to facilitate the special economic zones;(j)environmental standards and requirements; and(k)any other criteria as may be prescribed in the regulations.