Hounen Sets Up African Base at Tatu City SEZ with Real Estate and Solar Investments
Nairobi, Kenya – August 29, 2025 – Hounen, a multinational real estate developer and solar energy manufacturer, has announced major investments totaling over 63,000 square meters at Tatu City, positioning the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as the hub for its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The company, which has delivered large-scale developments in China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the United States, is making its first entry into Africa through a mix of real estate, retail, and renewable energy projects at Tatu City, Nairobi’s rapidly expanding urban and industrial hub.
Among Hounen’s planned developments is a 43,500 sqm mixed-use complex in Tatu Central, the city’s central business and residential district. The landmark project will comprise four towers ranging between 21 and 26 storeys, integrating office, retail, commercial, and residential spaces to attract global investors and businesses to Kenya.
In addition to real estate, Hounen is also expanding its renewable energy footprint. The company will establish a solar panel manufacturing facility at ALP North Logistics Park in Tatu City, boosting local production capacity for clean energy solutions. Complementing this, Hounen will install a 1.3MW rooftop solar plant at The Link, Tatu City’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) warehousing complex, further reinforcing the SEZ’s commitment to green energy.
The multi-sector investment is expected to create more than 2,500 jobs, offering opportunities across construction, manufacturing, logistics, and operations.
“Hounen’s entry into Africa through Tatu City marks a significant milestone for Kenya’s investment landscape,” said a Tatu City spokesperson. “It demonstrates the confidence global investors have in Kenya as a business hub and highlights Tatu City’s role as a gateway for multinational companies seeking to access regional markets.”
With its integrated approach, Hounen’s investments align with Kenya’s goals of promoting industrial growth, attracting foreign direct investment, and accelerating the transition to clean energy.
By choosing Tatu City SEZ which offers world-class infrastructure, tax incentives, and streamlined regulatory support Hounen joins over 80 companies that have already set up in the 5,000-acre new city. The move underscores the SEZ’s growing appeal as a magnet for international investment in real estate, manufacturing, and green technology.
