Available Investemnet Opportunities Kisumu and Homabay Counties.xls

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2	Project Name	Globology LtD
3	Project Location	Kisumu
4	Sector	Transport
5	Estimated Cost of Project/	$2.5M
6	Required Financing Amount/Type	Equity
7	Implementing Organization/Project Promoters	Globology LtD
8	Project description	Manufacture and Operation of Catamaran Vessel Types
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10	Project Name	Edible Oil Production
11	Project Location	Homa Bay County
12	Sector	Agribusiness
13	Estimated Cost of Project/	USD27.534 M
14	Required Financing Amount/Type	Equity / JV
15	Implementing Organization/Project Promoters	County Government of Homa Bay
16	Project description	The project focuses on cultivating edible oil crops mainly sunflower and Oil Palm, serving as alternative cash crops and creating job opportunities in the County. With preliminary study showing that approximately 767,851 acres of land in Homa-Bay County is suitable for oil palm production. The County Government has conducted public participation forums to sensitize farmers on the promotion of oil palm value chains in the county. Consequently, this, farmers have embraced the idea and committed 34, 250 acres for both oil palm and sunflower of their farms as out growers. The sensitization forums are still ongoing with a projection of meeting the target within a span of three (3) years. With this commitment from the farmers, the county government is seeking an investor to set up a nucleus farm and a processing plant for edible oils in the county. The investment venture will involve cultivation and processing of edible oil crops on 15,000 hectares of nucleus farms across the county while at the same time engaging the local communities through the 34,250-acreas out-grower schemes to ensure sustained production. It will require a capital input of approximately USD27.534 million and anticipates that it will break even by the third year of operation. Sunflower cultivation will be implemented in all sub-counties whereas Oil palm will be concentrated in Suba North, Suba South and Ndhiwa sub-counties.
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18	Project Name	Cotton Production
19	Project Location	Homa Bay County
20	Sector	Agribusiness
21	Estimated Cost of Project/	USD 7.47m
22	Required Financing Amount/Type	Debt/Equity Investor
23	Implementing Organization/Project Promoters	County Government of Homa Bay
24	Project description	This project aims to revitalize cotton production and processing in Homa Bay County. The current land under cotton production is 20,000 acres with an expected increase of 60,000 acres this year. The county has a potential of over 200, 000 acres of land suitable for cotton production. To increase production, the County Government through the Department of Agriculture and livestock has laid down meticulous plans key among them is the distribution of the Bt Cotton seeds to farmers and the improvement of agricultural extension services. These will boost cotton production per hectare from the current 700Kgs to approximately 1200 Kgs. With this increment the county will have enough cotton for the establishment of a cotton ginning factor.
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26	Project Name	Rice Production
27	Project Location	Homa Bay County
28	Sector	Agribusiness
29	Estimated Cost of Project/	USD 3.47m
30	Required Financing Amount/Type	Debt/Equity Investor
31	Implementing Organization/Project Promoters	County Government of Homa Bay
32	Project description	The Project seeks to address the country's reliance on imported rice by promoting local rice production and value addition. The initiative aims to tackle challenges such as access to improved planting materials, post-harvest losses, and the absence of agro-processing facilities. Climate change, Pests and diseases, Limited access to inputs, Poor market infrastructure, and imports from other countries. Several initiatives are being undertaken to revive rice farming through increased government support, adoption of new technologies, value addition, and market expansion.
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36	Project Name	Animal Feeds Processing Plant
37	Project Location	Homa Bay County
38	Sector	Agribusiness
39	Estimated Cost of Project/	$5,000,000 M
40	Required Financing Amount/Type	Equity / JV
41	Implementing Organization/Project Promoters	County Government of Homa Bay
42	Project description	This project aims to establish an animal feeds processing plant that will produce quality and affordable feeds to farmers within the county and its environs. Homa Bay County currently does not have any animal feeds processing plant despite the fact that the county has great potential on the necessary raw materials as well as a huge demand for feeds.
43		The raw materials available within the county are; omena, soya beans, cassava, rice bran, maize and the required minerals that are stocked in the local agrovets.
44		The county government of Homa Bay had successfully conducted a feasibility of establishing a 9 ton per hour plant.
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46	Project Name	Sweet Potatoes Farming and Value Addition
47	Project Location	Homa Bay County
48	Sector	Agribusiness and Agro processing
49	Estimated Cost of Project/	$53.522 M
50	Required Financing Amount/Type	Debt/Equity Investor
51	Implementing Organization/Project Promoters	Debt/Equity Investor
52	Project description	County Government of Homa Bay
53		This proposal outlines the investment opportunity for a large-scale sweet potato farming operation and integrated processing facility. Spanning 16,210 acres initially, with expansion potential to 32,420 acres, the project aims to capitalize on the growing demand for sweet potatoes for both fresh consumption and processed products. The project will leverage efficient farming practices, state-of-the-art processing technology, and strategic market entry to generate significant returns for investors. It will be implemented in three phases:
54		Phase 1: Establish 16,210 acres of farmland dedicated to sweet potato production.
55		Phase 2: Construct a modern processing facility adjacent to the farm for value-added products
56		Phase 3: Expand farmland to 32,420 acres, increasing production capacity and market reach.
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58	Project Name	Mother and Child Specialist Hospital
59	Project Location	Homa Bay County
60	Sector	Health
61	Estimated Cost of Project/	USD 373,016
62	Required Financing Amount/Type	Equity/Debt
63	Implementing Organization/Project Promoters
64	Project description	The project aims to establish a cutting-edge Mother and Child Specialist Hospital that provides comprehensive healthcare services for women and children. This investment proposal seeks funding to create a facility equipped with modern technology, highly skilled medical professionals and a family friendly environment.
65		The primary goals of the project are to increase access to quality healthcare services for women and children and to reduce health disparities in the County. Additionally, the project aims to address Sustainable Development Goal 3, focusing on good health and well-being, particularly in reducing neonatal and infant mortality rates.
66		Advanced medical facilities, including ultrasound, neonatal monitoring, paediatric diagnostic tools, and an EHR system, will enhance patient management
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68	Project Name	Cancer Center
69	Project Location	The project involves constructing a cancer centre comprising six outpatient consultation rooms, four operating theatres, and 100 inpatient beds, including 28 transit beds and 72 operational beds. In addition, the project will provide laboratory services, an ambulance, and trained staff to support the centre.
70	Sector	Health
71	Estimated Cost of Project/	3.7Million
72	Required Financing Amount/Type	Debt/Equity Investor
73	Implementing Organization/Project Promoters	County Government of Homa Bay
74	Project description	The project involves constructing a cancer centre comprising six outpatient consultation rooms, four operating theatres, and 100 inpatient beds, including 28 transit beds and 72 operational beds. In addition, the project will provide laboratory services, an ambulance, and trained staff to support the centre.
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77	Project Name	Aquaculture Development Project
78	Project Location	Homa Bay County
79	Sector	Agribusiness
80	Estimated Cost of Project/	USD 500,000
81	Required Financing Amount/Type	Debt/Equity Investor
82	Implementing Organization/Project Promoters	County Government of Homa Bay
83	Project description	The Aquaculture Development project, as proposed, stands as an enticing investment opportunity strategically aligned to address the growing global demand for seafood. Prioritizing stability, diversification, and social responsibility, the project promises a dependable avenue for financial growth through a reliable and sustainable protein supply.
84		Emphasizing income diversification via value-added items, the venture strengthens financial resilience. Additionally, there is a potential opportunity to establish fish feed processing plants alongside this initiative.
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86	Project Name	Integrated Fish Processing plant
87	Project Location	Homa Bay County
88	Sector	Fisheries (Blue Economy)
89	Estimated Cost of Project/	USD 100Million
90	Required Financing Amount/Type	Debt/Equity Investor
91	Implementing Organization/Project Promoters	County Government of Homa Bay
92	Project description	The county government is looking for a strategic investor to invest USD 100 Million under equity. The establishment of such a facility would revolve around an integrated fish processing plant that involves a fish nursery, cage farming, lake replenishment, fish harvesting, processing, packaging, and distribution.The cost of establishing such a facility would involve a land lease at the Special Economic Zone, construction of a factory house, acquisition of a processing plant, plant installation, and commissioning. The cost is estimated at US$D 100M.
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96	Project Name	Fish Cold Storage Facility
97	Project Location	Homa Bay County
98	Sector	Fisheries (Blue Economy)
99	Estimated Cost of Project/	USD 7.5 Million
100	Required Financing Amount/Type	Debt/Equity Investor