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Announcement
Balmer Healthcare Ltd Receives KenInvest Investment Certificate — 25 March 2026 Balmer Healthcare Ltd, developer of Eldo Medicity in partnership with Apollo Hospitals, has today been awarded an Investment Certificate by the Kenya Investment Authority.
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Announcement
25 March 2026

Balmer Healthcare Ltd Receives KenInvest Investment Certificate

Balmer Healthcare Ltd, the DL Group subsidiary developing Eldo Medicity in partnership with Apollo Hospitals, has today been awarded an Investment Certificate by the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) — a landmark recognition of the project's strategic significance to Kenya's healthcare sector.

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March 2026

Eldo Medicity: DL Group Announces East Africa's New Healthcare Landmark

Under Balmer Healthcare Ltd, Eldo Medicity — developed in partnership with Apollo Hospitals — is set to transform healthcare access across the Rift Valley and beyond.

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February 2026

DL Group Expands DLFB Export Capacity with New Cold Chain Infrastructure

DL Foods & Beverages increases weekly export throughput as demand from European and Middle Eastern buyers accelerates.

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January 2026

Olkaria Geothermal Project Advances as DL Energy Eyes 140MW Milestone

DL Group's geothermal development at Naivasha's Olkaria field moves into the next phase, set to strengthen Kenya's renewable energy grid.

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December 2025

Kuinet Conservancy Opens Eco-Tourism Programme in Partnership with Local Communities

DL Group's conservation flagship launches structured eco-tourism activities, generating sustainable income for surrounding communities.

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November 2025

Africa Economic Zone (AEZ) Reaches 85% Occupancy as Industrial Tenants Expand

DL Group's Special Economic Zone in Eldoret records strong occupancy growth, with anchor industrial tenants committing to expanded floor space heading into 2026.

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October 2025

DL Group Agribusiness Records Record Tea Export Volume for Q3 2025

DL Teas — spanning DL Farms Koisagat and DL Teas Koisagat — posts record third-quarter export volumes across its Kenya and Tanzania operations, driven by strong UK, UAE, and Asian demand.

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Official Releases

Press Releases

25
Mar 2026
Healthcare · Investment

Balmer Healthcare Ltd Awarded KenInvest Investment Certificate

The Kenya Investment Authority has awarded Balmer Healthcare Ltd an official Investment Certificate, recognising Eldo Medicity as a nationally strategic healthcare investment and unlocking facilitation benefits ahead of project construction.

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12
Mar 2026
Healthcare

DL Group Announces Eldo Medicity Development in Partnership with Apollo Hospitals

Eldo Medicity, developed under Balmer Healthcare Ltd, is set to become East Africa's most comprehensive private medical complex — combining specialist clinical services, diagnostics, and training in Eldoret, Kenya.

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08
Feb 2026
Agribusiness · Exports

DL Foods & Beverages Commissions New Cold Chain Facility to Scale Export Operations

DLFB's expanded cold chain infrastructure increases weekly export capacity, supporting growing demand from European and Middle Eastern markets for fresh Kenyan produce.

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19
Jan 2026
Energy

DL Energy's Olkaria Geothermal Development Advances to Next Phase

The 140MW geothermal development project at Naivasha's Olkaria field completes Phase 1 environmental assessment and advances to infrastructure mobilisation.

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04
Dec 2025
Conservation

Kuinet Conservancy Launches Community Eco-Tourism Programme

DL Group's Kuinet Conservancy opens its structured eco-tourism programme, creating sustainable livelihoods for communities neighbouring the conservancy in Kenya's Rift Valley.

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In the Press

Media Coverage

Business Daily Africa

"DL Group's Healthcare Ambition Sets New Bar for Private Investment"

East Africa's leading business publication profiles Eldo Medicity and DL Group's expanding diversification strategy, calling it "the most ambitious healthcare investment Kenya has seen from the private sector in a decade."

March 2026
The EastAfrican

"Tanzania's Tea Giant Eyes New Frontiers as DL Group Expands"

Regional coverage of DL Group's agribusiness leadership across DL Farms Koisagat and DL Teas Koisagat, and the Group's forward growth strategy spanning new sectors and geographies.

January 2026
Kenyan Wall Street

"AEZ: DL Group's Special Economic Zone Becomes Eldoret's Industrial Anchor"

In-depth profile of the Africa Economic Zone and its role in establishing Eldoret as a new industrial hub, attracting both domestic manufacturers and international investors.

November 2025
Nation Africa

"DL Group's Green Energy Bet: Solar Success Fuels Geothermal Ambitions"

Feature on DL Energy's 100MW solar operation and the strategic expansion into geothermal energy at Olkaria, positioning DL Group as a major player in Kenya's renewable energy transition.

September 2025
Reuters Africa

"Private Sector Steps Up: Kenya's Healthcare Infrastructure Deficit Meets Investor Appetite"

Reuters examines the surge in private healthcare investment in Kenya, spotlighting Eldo Medicity's Apollo partnership as a model for private sector-led healthcare delivery in emerging markets.

February 2026
Forbes Africa

"The DL Group Blueprint: Building Africa's Next Great Conglomerate"

Forbes Africa profiles DL Group's transformation from agribusiness roots to multi-sector conglomerate, examining the Group's disciplined diversification, governance evolution, and long-term vision under current leadership.

October 2025
Upcoming & Annual

Events

16
Apr 2026
Sport · Community

DL Rising Stars Cup

DL Group's flagship youth football tournament — bringing together the next generation of Kenyan talent in a celebration of skill, teamwork, and sporting excellence. The tournament is open to youth teams across the Rift Valley region.

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Annual
Event
Sport · Community

DL Koisagat Community Cross Country

A community road race rooted in the heart of Koisagat, bringing together local athletes, schools, and residents in a celebration of sport, community spirit, and the DL Group legacy. One of the Rift Valley's most beloved annual sporting occasions.

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TBC
2026
Healthcare · Investment

Eldo Medicity Groundbreaking Ceremony

DL Group will host an official groundbreaking ceremony marking the commencement of construction for Eldo Medicity. The event will bring together government officials, Apollo Hospitals representatives, investors, and community leaders.

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Media Enquiries

Press & Media Contacts

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Group Communications
DL Group Press Office media@dlgroup.co.ke
Healthcare — Eldo Medicity
Balmer Healthcare Ltd healthcare@dlgroup.co.ke
Investor Relations
IR Team — DL Group investors@dlgroup.co.ke
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