Heavy Equipment Needed in Kenya

Kenya is planning mega projects in wind power, with Lake Turkana Wind Power, expected to break ground in December 2012 in an area that will require roads and related infrastructure.

The construction of Lamu Port, which is also in the pipeline, will need heavy equipment as well.

Other key projects that will provide long term market for earth movers include the ongoing construction of Thika Road, construction of water dams across the country, the relocation of Wilson Airport to Ruai, the Konza ICT City and other projects related to Vision 2030.

Mantrac and Panafrican Equipment Kenya, both vendors of earth-movers including construction tractors and heavy-duty generators are the two main players in the Kenyan market. In addition to market leaders Mantrac and Panafrican Equipment Kenya, there are small players, most who sell second hand earth movers while others are involved in leasing.

Mantrac already spent Sh160 million to expand its warehouse and renovate its premises in the Industrial Area readying for a market battle in an economy that has lined mega projects on expansion of roads, port, waterworks and airports. And it plans to invest a further Sh24.6 million this year to expand its Nairobi facility to handle more equipment, spares and improve customer service.

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