Thika town in Kiambu County is inching closer to becoming an industrial park, following the submission of a comprehensive report by an ad hoc committee overseeing the process.

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi officially presented the report and charter to the County Assembly for debate, after which it will be forwarded to the Senate for further processing. The proposed Thika Industrial Smart City is poised to be the first of its kind in the Mt Kenya region.

Mr Wamatangi had appointed Senator Sylvia Kasanga’s committee to develop a detailed plan for Thika’s transition to city status. The committee has been gathering and analysing data, as well as soliciting feedback from the public and other stakeholders to ensure that the process reflects the needs and aspirations of residents.