Kakamega Deputy Governor Philip Kutima during launch of Khetias Supermarket in the town, January 25, 2018. [Photo/CGKK]Khetias Supermarket has launched its 13th branch in Kakamega, a day after launching its 12th branch in Busia County.Kakamega Deputy Governor Philip Kutima the opening of the supermarket which now has two branches in Kakamega town. "Residents will now have a choice to choose from the various supermarket stores in town," said the deputy governor on Thursday.Khetia's Supermarket has opened branches in six counties of Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu and Busia.Busia Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi presided over the official opening on Wednesday at the premises that had housed Nakumatt Supermarket, flanked by the Khetias Supermarket Director Ashok Khetia and County Trade Director Vincent Asikoye.Khetia said about Sh150 million was spent in starting the new branch in Busia, adding that 90 people from the County had been employed."More will be employed if the business picks up. We shall open more outlets in Busia with the support of the county residents. Plans are in the offing to start a new branch in Kisii. We might also consider extending our investments to neighboring Uganda in the near future," he said.

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