Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Manufacturing Facility
Crown Healthcare Invests $40 Million in Africa’s Largest Integrated Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Manufacturing Facility
Crown Healthcare is proud to announce a landmark $40 million investment in the development of Africa’s largest and most advanced pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturing facility. Strategically located on Mombasa Road, Nairobi — adjacent to JKIA Airport, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), and the Inland Container Depot (ICD) — this project is a transformative leap toward healthcare self-sufficiency and regional leadership.
Product Portfolio – Crown Manufacturing Facility
The facility will manufacture a comprehensive range of high-demand pharmaceutical and medical products, designed to meet the healthcare needs of Kenya and the wider region:
Sterile Injectables & Infusion Systems:
Liquid Injectables
100ml & 500ml Eurocap (Medi-Port)
Pharmaceutical Formulations:
Tablets
Capsules
Syrups
Injection & Delivery Systems:
Conventional and Auto-Disable Syringes
Hypodermic Needles (Fino-Ject)
Renal Care (NephroSolv Range):
Acid Concentrates
Bicarts
Bloodlines
Hospital & Specialty Consumables:
Specialty Hospital Consumables
Rapid Diagnostic Tests
Medical Non-Woven Products:
Face Masks (MediMask)
Paper Disposable Envelopes (MediPack)
World-Class Facility Standards & Infrastructure
Covering 240,000 square feet, the facility is designed and built to meet the highest international standards, including:
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
WHO-Geneva compliance
PIC/S certification
To support world-class supply chain efficiency, the plant is fully integrated with a GDP-compliant Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) — enabling intelligent, secure, and traceable material handling from production to dispatch.
Integrated Pharmaceutical Warehouse – A Strategic Extension
Adjacent to the manufacturing plant, Crown is also developing a next-generation pharmaceutical warehouse, scheduled for completion in December 2025. This facility enhances distribution efficiency and resilience, featuring:
Fully Automated ASRS (4-Way Shuttle System)
Robotic Handling Systems
Temperature- and Humidity-Controlled Storage, including cold chain
24/7 Surveillance & Secure Access Control
SAP-integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Zebra Barcoding Technology
With 5,000 Euro pallet positions, the warehouse supports both in-house needs and offers Third-Party Logistics (3PL) capabilities for select partners in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
National & Regional Impact
This dual investment — in both manufacturing and logistics — delivers far-reaching benefits:
Foreign Exchange Savings
Local production of essential medicines and devices will reduce import dependency, saving millions annually in foreign currency.Employment & Skill Development
The facility will employ over 800 skilled professionals, contributing to Kenya’s industrial growth and talent advancement.Healthcare Sovereignty & Security
Post-COVID, this investment ensures critical healthcare products are produced locally, bolstering national readiness and self-sufficiency.Improved Access & Affordability
By reducing supply chain costs and production lead times, the plant will enhance availability and lower prices of life-saving treatments.Sustainability & Scalability
Built for the future, the integrated site combines compliance, automation, and operational excellence — setting new industry benchmarks in Africa.
A Vision for Africa’s Healthcare Independence
Crown Healthcare’s commitment goes beyond business — it’s about building Africa’s capability to care for its own. This project signals a future where Kenya stands as a manufacturing, logistics, and innovation powerhouse in the healthcare space.