Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago. [Photo/The Star]
Business in the great North Rift counties may soon be more booming after governors from the region agreed to work together to ensure the multi-billion African Zone Pearl River Industrial park project succeeds.
The governors forming the North Rift economic bloc include Uasin Gishu governor Jackson Mandago, Nandi county's Stephen Sang, and Elgeyo Marakwet Alex Tolgos who have assured investors of the industrial park that their investment will be safe.
Speaking during a dinner organised for Chinese investors at an Eldoret the three governors said the region has the requisite raw materials and ready market for products that will be manufactured at the facility.
“North Rift is the best region to invest. We have a favorable climate, infrastructure, and resources and we want to assure you of our full support in terms of skilled personnel ” said Mandago.
“National government and counties are putting in resources to make sure that the project kicks off well. We have the goodwill and we will work together,” he added.
The industrial park spearheaded by the Chinese firm will cost Sh2 billion and expected to employ up to 200,000 people once fully operational.