Linglong mulls tire plant in Kenya to serve African market

Nairobi – China’s Linglong Tire is planning to set up a factory in Kenya to serve the African market, according to Kenyan president William Samoei Ruto.

In a 17 Jan social media post, the Kenyan leader said he met with Linglong chairman Wang Feng in Nairobi to discuss the project.

“Kenya continues to position itself as a premier destination for foreign investment, offering a range of attractive incentives designed to encourage investor confidence,” said the post on X.

The government, said Ruto, “remains committed to enhancing these incentives to ensure a competitive and investor-friendly environment.”

Ruto’s post did not provide further details about the factory, the size of the investment or production capacity.

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