{"id":4176,"date":"2023-07-21T18:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T15:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=4176"},"modified":"2023-07-24T13:27:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T10:27:44","slug":"county-explores-avenues-of-enhancing-value-for-timber-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/county-explores-avenues-of-enhancing-value-for-timber-products","title":{"rendered":"COUNTY EXPLORES AVENUES OF ENHANCING VALUE FOR TIMBER PRODUCTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Industrialization, Tourism, Cooperatives and Enterprise Development Martha Cheruto on Friday together with other trade officers visited Afrifine which is a prominent furniture production company that is showcasing the county’s commitment to fostering growth in the timber industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit aimed at exploring avenues for locals and Cooperative societies such as the Olendu Elders Co-op to enhance the value of their timber products through value addition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cheruto emphasized the significance of forging a strong partnership between the county and Afrifine proposing comprehensive training programs for residents involved in the timber industry, focusing on value addition techniques through capacity building, sensitization initiatives, and exhibitions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

“By imparting knowledge and skills, as the county government we envision empowering our citizens to transform raw materials into finished goods, opening doors to new economic opportunities” she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The CECM underscored the importance of nurturing young talent in the timber sector. She advocated for vocational training students to be granted attachments and opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The county is fostering a culture of industriousness and encouraging the transformation of raw materials into high-quality products, the county seeks to unlock the full potential of its timber industry. As part of these efforts, a one-day session with skilled fundis and painters was proposed to further educate and instil value addition practices in the sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Afrifine, a company renowned for its excellence in furniture production, has been a source of inspiration for the county’s endeavour. With their expertise in adding value to raw timber, they exemplify the possibilities that lie ahead for Uasin Gishu timber industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uasin Gishu is on a trajectory to become a shining example of sustainable growth, economic prosperity and collaboration between government and private enterprises through investing in the potential of its people and resources, making the timber sector a cornerstone of its economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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