Economic Profile

Agriculture-based economy including tea, coffee, dairy, horticulture, real estate, food crops, flower growing, factories, and processing enterprises.

Economic Profile Priorities

  1. 1

    Sustain Redhill/Kentmere's agriculture-based economy

    The area's economy is strongly rooted in agriculture, including tea, coffee, dairy, horticulture, food crops, livestock, and related enterprises.

  2. 2

    Support farming at different scales

    Agricultural activity in the area ranges from small and medium-scale farming to commercial-level farming.

  3. 3

    Promote value addition and processing

    The area includes processing enterprises in sectors such as dairy, tea, and coffee, creating opportunities for local economic growth.

  4. 4

    Leverage proximity to Nairobi

    Redhill/Kentmere's closeness to Nairobi creates economic opportunities, including the ability to work in Nairobi while living in a farm-based, highland environment.

  5. 5

    Recognize the area's employment base

    Farms and industries in the area employ thousands of workers from within and outside the surrounding communities.

  6. 6

    Protect the area's high-value economic character

    The plan identifies Redhill/Kentmere as one of the higher-income areas in the County and country, supported by agriculture, industry, real estate, and employment.