Most counties in the country have specific towns that are known as the industrial hubs of the county. For Kiambu County, such towns include Ruiru. Thanks to developments such as Tatu City, Ruiru has become more attractive to investors and business owners. The area promises more infrastructure and amenities that will make it easy for factories to transport their raw materials to Ruiru, and to distribute finished products to the capital city and other major towns in Kenya. The developments also allow companies to save on costs like power supply and sourcing of labour since Tatu City already has these resources in place. The following are some of the factories set up in Ruiru as well as what they manufacture or process.
1. Bidco Industrial Park
Bidco Industrial Park is an extension of the Bidco company. It is built within the developing Tatu City in order to take advantage of the available space and upcoming infrastructure. The Industrial Park is a processing and packaging factory that will increase capacity and variety of goods.
Location: Tatu City
Address: P.O Box 239 – 01000; General Kago Road, Thika
Contacts: +254-722982777
Google Rating: 4.6 stars, (78 reviews)
2. Brookside Dairy Limited (Head Office)-Ruiru
Brookside Dairy is the largest milk processor in the East African region. The factory is a milk and milk products processing plant producing brands such as Tuzo, Delamere, and Molo Milk. Their products include pasteurized milk, fermented milk, and flavoured yoghurt.
Location: Biashara, Off Thika Road, Ruiru
Address: P.O. Box 236-00232, Ruiru, Kenya
Contacts: 020 2354677
Google Rating: 4.6 stars, (14 reviews)
3. Dormans Coffee
Dormans Coffee is a popular coffee brand in Kenya. The factory is located in Ruiru, giving the business close access to the many coffee farms within Kiambu County and its environs. They manufacture coffee capsules, instant coffee, and even decaffeinated coffee.
Location: Tatu City Industrial Park Ruiru, Nairobi
Address: 30147-00100
Contacts: 067 5863000
Google Rating: 4.5 stars, (180 reviews)
4. Ruiru Mabati Factory Limited
Ruiru Mabati is focused on manufacturing a variety of roofing materials. Their products include box profile roofing sheets that are considered sturdy and durable. They also produce Jenga brick tile, which is a stylish and attractive choice for consumers.
Location: Ruiru Kamiti Road
Contacts: 0710 111700
Google Rating: 4.5 stars, (147 reviews)
5. Mabati Rolling Mills Limited Thika
Mabati Rolling Mills manufactures steel products that cover various aspects of building a house. They offer roofing sheets of different designs as well as customized colours. Examples include corrugated sheets, steel-coated roofing sheets, and also aluminium-zinc coated carbon steel for more durability. On their website, clients can access colour charts and pick a specific roofing colour. They can also obtain price estimates for the roofing materials they will need on their buildings.
Location: Garissa Road, Thika
Contacts: 0788 202020
Google Rating: 4.5 stars, (67 reviews)
6. C-MAX Advanced Building System
This one of a kind factory uses technology and innovation to manufacture the latest in building materials. Their EPS construction products are completed on site, and can then be transported to the construction site for installation. The materials are used for social housing, as well as commercial buildings. Private home owners can also use them for their residential property.
Location: Thika Super Highway, Ruiru Kenya
Contacts: 0722 764433
Google Rating: 4.4 stars, (93 reviews)
7. AlphaKnits Limited
AlphaKnits Limited is in the textile industry and focuses on knitwear and other similar products. Aside from importing decorator fabric, they also produce affordable cotton fabric as well as velvet and patchwork fabrics. They make textiles in bulk for schools, security companies, NGOs, and other similar corporations.
Location: Factory Access, Ruiru
Address: 47018-00100 Nairobi GPO
Contacts: 0722 760063
Google Rating: 4.4 stars, (30 reviews)
8. Maisha Mabati Mills Limited
Maisha Mabati Mills Limited manufactures highly galvanized and colour coated steel roofing sheets, to improve their durability. The company focuses on being cost-effective so that they can produce affordable roofing products for Kenyans. They have items such as the Maisha Premium Tile, the Maisha Roman Tile, and Maisha Alu-Zinc Mabati.
Location: Ruiru Kamiti Road
Address: P.O. Box 33319 – 00600, Nairobi, Kenya
Contacts: 0756 020000
Google Rating: 3.7 stars, (3 reviews)
Conclusion
Thanks to the presence of many factories, Ruiru has attracted a lot of residents who, in turn, provide labour within these companies. The growth in population has also attracted real estate developers in the area. Residents have more housing options to choose from, and can also invest in property. Doing this could offer many advantages in the future, especially as property prices increase due to demand. The area has also witnessed a growth in various businesses and offers entrepreneurs a lucrative market to explore.
