A local investor from Kisii County has called upon area residents residing in the diaspora to invest in the county for economic prosperity.
Speaking to our reporter at his Nyambera Home in Kisii, James Abuga, 44, who also lives in the US state of Minnesota has urged his colleagues to take advantage of the devolved governance to invest more in the region and create job opportunities.
“Am in Kenya particularly in my home just to evaluate a business niche. This should be done by our people in abroad. By doing this, we will improve livelihoods of our people by creating job opportunities,” he said.
He added that investing at home will enable one evade many risks that may emerge such as violence that may result in looting and vandalism.
“Investing at home is a fundamental issue. One is sure that his or her property is safe because our people will do all they can to protect what belongs to them. Consequently, issues such as violence that can lead to displacement may not occur,” he added.
According to him, investing in real estate, commercial business and transport industries should be given first priority, since they are profitable in the contemporary world.
“There are a lot of opportunities that we can take advantage of. To me, Housing industry, banking and transport industries should be preferred,” he said.
He asked county governor to reach to more than 20,000 area residents currently outside the country and persuade them to invest in the county for real development to take place.