The manufacturing sector plays a key role in creation of employment especially for the youth. In this regard, my administration will continue with engagements with the industrial sector to realize the initiative and further elevate Eldoret town as a manufacturing hub.

These were the sentiments of Governor Jonathan Bii on Wednesday during an engagement with the Kenya Association of Manufactures(KAM) North Rift region on among other deliberations, the betterment of their services and enhancement of conducive environment for business.

The Governor affirmed his support for the sector’s growth, challenging them to be the most utilizers of the upcoming County Aggregation Industrial Park (CAIP)

“With the establishment of CAIP, we are going to revolutionize agriculture to create a robust economy of our county and as well capitalizing on its potential of employing thousands of youths,” noted Governor Bii.

The county head hinted at already existing collaborative mechanism with Kenya Urban Roads Authority(KURA) on general infrastructural development of the town among them management of drainage in Eldoret town further necessitate good environment for business.

Deputy Governor, Eng John Barorot, urged the manufacturers to be invest in the CAIP, noting that county focus will be more on agriculture in a program that also seeks to have the youth take up farming initiatives.

Count Executive Committee Member for Trade Industrialization Tourism Cooperatives and Enterprise Development, Martha Cheruto, appreciated KAM for their collaboration with her docket in improving, growing and improving businesses. It is work is in progress and continuous engagement to see the industrial sector blossom.”

On his part, KAM chair William Ong’are lauded the county administration for installing security lights in some of the industries which has continued to build the investor confidence in doing business in the county.

He said he will marshall his team to take advantage of the business potential that comes along with Eldoret International Airport, even as the County roots for more flights to be directed to the airport to expand trade.

“We will create linkages between agricultural importing industries and the farmers to utilize the products available ” said Ong’are.