Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed a grant agreement with Kenyan technology company Semiconductor Technologies Limited (STL) for a feasibility study to develop a new semiconductor fabrication facility. This initiative, supported during the State Visit of Kenyan President William S. Ruto to the United States, aims to diversify and strengthen global supply chains for legacy chips used in various commercial applications.
“USTDA supports Kenya’s goal of becoming a global technology hub,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. This partnership with STL will advance the necessary infrastructure to cement Kenya’s status in the technology sector, creating significant opportunities for U.S. technology exports.
Semiconductor chips are crucial in energy systems, automotive applications, biotechnology, agriculture, and Internet of Things. USTDA’s study will support the development of Africa’s second commercial fabrication facility at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Nyeri, Kenya, aimed at meeting growing demand and diversifying supply chains.
“USTDA’s assistance will unlock investment opportunities for STL and Kenya’s semiconductor ecosystem,” said STL’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Anthony Githinji. The grant underscores the U.S. government’s confidence in Kenya as a hub for advanced technology and manufacturing.
U.S. businesses interested in the feasibility study should visit www.ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project. This initiative aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities, including the CHIPS Act and the U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, fostering global infrastructure and investment partnerships.
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