Harvest Industrial Park: Warehouses and Industrial Plots in Athi River

Harvest Industrial Park is a large-scale industrial development in Athi River, Machakos County — developed by Purple Dot International Ltd, the team behind the well-established Graylands industrial parks in the same area. Set 2 kilometres from the Devki–Mombasa Road junction along Mutongoni Road, Harvest gives light industrial, logistics, and storage businesses a properly serviced base just outside Nairobi’s more congested industrial nodes.

The park is built around two ways to occupy space: ready standard warehouse units across its Harvest I–III phases, or a Build-to-Suit option for businesses that want a custom facility designed around their own operations, on plots from 5 acres.

Project Snapshot

Development	Harvest Industrial Park
Developer	Purple Dot International Ltd
Location	Athi River, Machakos County, off Mutongoni Road
Total size	Approximately 108 acres (to be confirmed at point of enquiry — see note below)
Positioning	Manufacturing, assembly, storage, logistics, and light industry
Standard warehouse price	KES 26M (indicative — confirm whether VAT-inclusive)
Standard warehouse lease rate	KES 22 per sq ft per month, plus service charge
Build-to-suit land price	KES 27M per acre (minimum purchase of 5 acres)
Standard warehouse size	7,425 sq ft plinth area, plus 3 levels of office space
Phase structure	Harvest I–III, with Phase 1 comprising 24 warehouse units
Completion status	To be confirmed at point of enquiry — request the latest construction update from Block

A Development Designed for Industrial Growth

Harvest is built on the same principle that’s made Purple Dot’s earlier Athi River developments a known quantity in the market: give industrial occupiers real infrastructure — concrete roads built for heavy trucks, a dedicated power substation, dependable water, and serious security — rather than a plot of land and a set of promises. Each standard warehouse unit is arranged over four levels, with three levels of office and amenity space sitting above the warehouse floor itself, so administrative functions can sit right alongside operations.

For businesses with more specific requirements, the Build-to-Suit option allows a facility to be designed and built from the ground up, on a plot of 5 acres or more, in collaboration with the developer’s own team.

Unit Types

Standard Warehouse Unit (Harvest I–III)

• 7,425 sq ft plinth area
• Three additional levels of office and amenity space above the warehouse floor (mezzanine, first floor office, and roof level), including reception, kitchen, and washroom facilities
• Warehouse height of 12 metres, with a wall height of 8 metres
• Warehouse dimensions of approximately 15m wide by 36m long
• 5-metre entry doors for efficient loading and unloading
• Ample parking for trucks and personal vehicles
• Available for purchase (KES 26M, indicative) or lease (KES 22 per sq ft per month, plus service charge)

Build-to-Suit Industrial Plot

• Available in tranches from 5 acres
• Fully customisable facility, designed and built in collaboration with the developer’s team to match your specific layout, size, and operational requirements
• Priced at KES 27M per acre (minimum purchase of 5 acres)

Exact unit-by-unit availability, floor plans, and current pricing are to be confirmed at point of enquiry — request the latest brochure and price list from Block.

Amenities

• Concrete roads throughout the park, built to support the movement of heavy trucks
• Dedicated 66kV (12.5MVA) power substation, supplemented by a common-area generator
• Combination of county water supply and boreholes, with high-capacity storage tanks
• Sewer connection with dedicated pumping system for industrial effluent
• CCTV surveillance and 24-hour security patrol, with a single controlled access entry point
• Electric perimeter fence with razor wire
• Ample common-area roads for smooth loading, offloading, and vehicle movement (see note on exact width below)

Location Advantage

Harvest sits in Athi River, Machakos County, just 2 kilometres from the Devki–Mombasa Road junction along Mutongoni Road — placing it in one of the areas immediately outside Nairobi that’s become a genuine alternative to the city’s more congested industrial zones. From the park, it’s roughly a 10-minute drive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with straightforward proximity to the Inland Container Depot (ICD) for businesses handling import and export cargo.

Athi River itself sits between Nairobi City and the emerging Konza City, giving occupiers practical access to the Nairobi metropolitan market alongside import routes from Mombasa Port and export options via JKIA or the port. Machakos County’s business-friendly permitting environment adds a further practical advantage for businesses looking to get operational quickly.

Payment Plan

Standard warehouse purchase is priced at KES 26M (indicative), with the following additional costs:

• Stamp duty: 4% of the purchase price or government valuation, whichever is higher (payable on completion)
• Legal fees: 1% of the final sale price plus VAT, payable to the developer’s lawyers on signing the sale agreement (separate from any fees payable to your own lawyer)
• Other costs: formation of a management company, purchase of a share in the management company, apportioned costs, and a management reserve fund
• Monthly service charge: KES 15,000
• Service charge deposit: KES 100,000

Standard warehouse leasing is available at KES 22 per sq ft per month (excluding VAT and service charge), plus a service charge of KES 15,000 per warehouse per month. Leasing costs carry an annual 5% increment, and electricity and water are billed separately.

Build-to-Suit land purchase is priced at KES 27M per acre, with a 5-acre minimum, plus:

• Legal fees: 1% of the final sale price plus VAT
• Other costs: management company formation and related costs
• Monthly service charge: KES 35,000
• Service charge deposit: KES 150,000

All figures above are indicative — request a complete, exact cost breakdown from Block before finalising any purchase or lease.

Financing support is available through Block’s partner banks, including Absa, Stanbic, NCBA, KCB, HFC, Standard Chartered, and Prime Bank, for businesses and investors structuring a purchase.

Buying or investing from abroad? A passport or Alien ID is sufficient to begin the process, and Block can manage the practical steps — including KRA PIN registration and stamp duty — on your behalf, with the purchase completed remotely if required.

Why It Works for Occupiers

• A fully serviced park means businesses can move in and operate without first having to solve for power, water, roads, or security themselves
• Warehouse dimensions and 5-metre entry doors are sized for genuine loading and unloading efficiency, not just storage
• Three levels of on-site office space per standard warehouse unit mean administrative functions can sit alongside operations, rather than off-site
• The Build-to-Suit option gives larger or more specialised operators the ability to design a facility around their actual workflow
• Proximity to JKIA and the ICD shortens the last mile for import, export, and distribution operations
• A location just outside Nairobi’s more congested industrial nodes, without losing practical access to the city

Why It Works for Investors

• Athi River is an established, and still growing, industrial corridor immediately outside Nairobi, with Purple Dot’s own earlier developments (including the multi-phase Graylands parks) reflecting a sustained track record of demand in the area
• Fully serviced infrastructure (power, water, security, roads) reduces the operational burden typically associated with industrial land in this corridor
• A dual offering — ready standard warehouses and flexible build-to-suit plots — broadens the pool of prospective occupiers and future buyers
• Machakos County’s streamlined permitting process is a practical, durable advantage for occupiers, which in turn supports ongoing demand for well-located industrial space

Block does not provide rental yield, occupancy, or appreciation projections. We encourage investors to request current pricing and independently assess demand fundamentals before committing.

Finishes and Specifications

Each standard warehouse unit is arranged over four levels: a ground floor comprising warehouse space (540 sqm), reception, guest washroom, ladies’ and gents’ facilities, and the main entry; a mezzanine level (60 sqm); a first floor office level (90 sqm) with its own kitchen and washroom; and a roof level. The warehouse floor itself offers a clear height of 12 metres with an 8-metre wall height, and entry doors sized at 5 metres for efficient vehicle loading.

Construction throughout the park uses concrete roading designed for heavy truck traffic, with a dedicated power substation and combined county/borehole water supply serving all units.

Full interior specification details, including any variation between Harvest I, II, and III, are to be confirmed at point of enquiry.

Who This Development Suits Best

• Light industrial, assembly, and storage businesses looking to expand outside Nairobi’s more congested Industrial Area
• FMCG companies and e-commerce operators needing central distribution warehousing
• SMEs seeking a fully serviced, ready-to-occupy warehouse without a lengthy build process
• Larger or more specialised operators seeking a custom-built facility through the Build-to-Suit option
• Investors seeking exposure to an established Athi River industrial corridor, either through a ready warehouse or land acquisition

FAQ

Where is Harvest Industrial Park located? In Athi River, Machakos County, 2 kilometres from the Devki–Mombasa Road junction along Mutongoni Road.

What is the price of a standard warehouse unit? KES 26M (indicative) to purchase, or KES 22 per sq ft per month (excluding VAT and service charge) to lease.

How big is a standard warehouse unit? 7,425 sq ft of plinth area, plus three additional levels of office and amenity space.

Can I build a custom facility instead? Yes — the Build-to-Suit option allows a custom facility on a plot from 5 acres, priced at KES 27M per acre.

How far is Harvest Industrial Park from JKIA? Approximately 10 minutes by car, with close proximity to the Inland Container Depot as well.

Is financing available? Yes, through Block’s partner banks, including Absa, Stanbic, NCBA, KCB, HFC, Standard Chartered, and Prime Bank.

Can international investors purchase remotely? Yes — a passport or Alien ID is sufficient, and Block can manage the process on your behalf.

Ready to See Harvest Industrial Park for Yourself?

Whether you’re looking for a ready warehouse or a custom-built facility on your own plot, we’d be glad to walk you through what Harvest Industrial Park offers in Athi River.

Book a site visit or request the latest brochure and price list with Block: 📞 0725 937 686 | ✉️ [email protected] | 🌐 block.ke