Hounen Sets Up Africa Base at Tatu City SEZ with Office, Retail and Solar Investments
Nairobi, Kenya, August 29, 2025 – Global real estate developer and solar energy manufacturer, Hounen, has announced its entry into Africa with a multi-billion-shilling investment at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
The developments, covering more than 63,000 square meters, are set to generate over 2,500 jobs while strengthening Kenya’s profile as a prime investment destination.
Hounen, which has delivered successful projects in China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the United States, selected Tatu City as the hub for its Sub-Saharan Africa operations. The investment portfolio includes:
A 43,500 sqm mixed-use development in Tatu Central, featuring four 21–26-storey towers that will integrate office, retail, commercial, and residential spaces, designed to attract international investors.
A solar panel manufacturing plant at ALP North Logistics Park within Tatu City, underscoring Kenya’s growing role in renewable energy production.
A 1.3MW rooftop solar power plant at The Link, Tatu City’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) warehousing facility, further advancing sustainable energy solutions.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Hounen Founder and Chairwoman Jufang Lyu emphasized that Africa represents the next frontier of the company’s global expansion.
“Over the last two decades, Hounen has charted an ambitious path of growth in Asia and the United States. Our entry into Africa represents the next chapter of our development, and we are pleased to make Kenya and Tatu City SEZ the hub of our investment strategy,” she said.
The Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) hailed the deal as a testament to Kenya’s enabling business environment.
“Hounen’s arrival in Africa is yet another validation of Kenya’s investment-friendly environment, underpinned by our Special Economic Zone framework,” said KenInvest CEO John Mwendwa.
Stephen Jennings, Founder and CEO of Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City SEZ, welcomed the partnership, noting Tatu City’s transformation into a global business hub.
“Tatu City has become a magnet for global investment, offering an integrated environment where businesses, schools, homes, and recreation coexist sustainably,” he said.
Hounen also revealed plans to expand further within Tatu City, with upcoming projects that include a retail village and executive residences.
Currently, Tatu City hosts more than 100 companies, either operational or under development, with investments exceeding USD 3 billion from global institutions such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, British International Investment, Norfund, Finnfund, and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
