Local and foreign Investors have been assured of a conducive investment environment in Nyamira to ensure they reap maximum returns form their capital while uplifting the local economy.
Nyamira Deputy Governor Amos Nyaribo said the county government will give tax concessions to investors and put in place the necessary infrastructure for investment.
Speaking on Monday when he was addressing a group of willing investors in the county at a Nyamira Hotel, the governor said the county had a huge potential for investment in tourism and hospitality.
He added that other areas of investment included integrated fish processing plants, animal feeds processing factories, fruit and vegetable processing plants and cassava processing Industries.
“The horticultural industry has a high potential to create wealth and jobs. We have a potential to produce over 127,000 tons of horticultural produce annually, we have the land and human resource,” he added.
He called on political leaders to shun bickering and excessive politicking which could scare away investors.
“The media should also contribute towards achievement of the county’s economic aspirations by reporting positively. Negative publicity scares away potential investors,” he said.
Photo: Nyamira Deputy Governor Amos Nyaribo addressing a group of willing investors at a Nyamira Hotel. He has said the county government will give tax concessions to investors and put in place the necessary infrastructure for investment. Hivisasa.com