Murang’a County hosts a high-profile International Investment Conference aimed at showcasing the county’s economic potential and attracting both local and international investors.
The event was graced by President William Ruto and hosted by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, brought together key stakeholders from across the private and public sectors.
Speaking in Murang’a, President William Ruto emphasized the critical role of counties in driving Kenya’s economic growth, particularly through sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, agro-processing, and tourism.
The President stated that the government is committed to strengthening these pillars through enhanced industrial linkages, agro-processing, and improved market access.“Kenya’s growth potential lies in the counties. We are investing in agro-processing and industrial linkages to unlock this potential and position our counties as globally competitive exporters,” he said. He added that such initiatives would boost earnings, improve food security, and create employment opportunities, especially for the youth.
The Head of State commended Governor Kang’ata for his strategic investment vision, noting its alignment with Kenya’s broader development agenda.“We commend Governor Irungu Kang’ata for articulating a compelling investment vision one marked by ambition, strategic foresight and a strong commitment to economic transformation,” President Ruto said.
In his remarks, Governor Irungu Kang’ata extended an open invitation to investors, assuring them of a business-friendly environment in Murang’a. He highlighted the county’s move towards automation as a key step in cutting costs and enhancing efficiency.”When county governments came to be, we in Murang’a decided to make doing business easy. We collaborated with universities to hire young computer scientists who have automated our systems and saved us millions,” Kang’ata noted.
The Governor further emphasized the county’s focus on industrialisation and manufacturing, citing global economic models as a guide.”We have studied the world and learned that no country has ever become rich without investing in industrialisation and manufacturing. Murang’a is ready to walk that path,” he declared.
The conference served as a platform for showcasing opportunities in sectors such as horticulture, dairy processing, light manufacturing, ICT, and tourism, with several investment pitches made to attending delegates.