Volkswagen Brand CEO Herbert Diess has lauded President Kenyatta after inaugurating the company's assembling plant in Thika.

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“We thank you President for your support that has seen this project which was only a dream a few months ago become a reality in less than a year,” Diess said.

Speaking on Wednesday during the official commissioning of the plant in Thika, Diess further pledged that the automotive assembling plant will produce high quality vehicles. 

The automobile company looks to tap into a growing market for vehicles in the country and the rest of the region. President Kenyatta on his part urged Kenyans to buy products made, assembled or whose value has been added in the country.