- The Chint Global factory has a planned maximum production capacity of 400,000 meters annually and a quick assembly line.
- The 4,000m2 factory will supply products to other East African countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, DRC and Somalia.
Chint Global, a Chinese electrical engineering company, has built a new smart meter manufacturing facility. This facility aims to serve the Kenyan market and the broader East African region.
The new factory at Graylands Industrial Park in the southeastern Nairobi suburb of Machakos will produce a range of single—and three-phase smart meters. These include the CHD130 single-phase DIN-rail meter, the CHS120 single-phase smart meter, and the CHS320 three-phase smart meter to meet the diverse needs of residential and commercial customers.
With a planned maximum production capacity of 400,000 meters per year and a quick assembly line, the factory aims to become a key player in the region’s energy sector. The initial employment is for 40 people, with 90 per cent being local staff. The factory plans to achieve a localisation rate of 30 per cent to 40 per cent for its products, increasing as the facility grows.
“Today marks a significant step forward in Chint’s global strategy and our commitment to East Africa. Our new factory in Kenya is not just a manufacturing site but a beacon of innovation, sustainability and economic growth for the region.”
“We are confident that this facility will become a shining star among our global factories, illuminating the path towards a more sustainable and electrified future for East Africa.”
According to the firm, this factory is Chint Global’s tenth overseas factory and its second in Africa after Egypt. At the opening, Joy Brenda Masinde, Chairman of KPLC, described Chint’s advanced metering solutions as “a game-changer for KPLC.”
In addition, the 4,000m2 factory is strategically positioned to supply products to other East African countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, DRC and Somalia.