The Mountain Journal
Only 650 traders in Murang’a county out of the 200,000 licensed premises are members of the Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI).
The revelation on the number of the registered members when the branch leadership led by the newly elected chairperson Dr Naomi Kagone pledged to increase the number of members to 10,000 in the shortest time possible.
Kagone was elected unopposed to the position taking over from Festus Kamau as she regretted that businesses were doing well in Murang’a, compared to the past years.In the 1980’s and 1990s, he observed , Murang’a traders contributed a lot in the national economy unlike today where they are myriad of challenges.
“ My committee will work closely with Murang’a County Government in creating policies and guidelines which will favour the business community and help spur growth,” she said.
The branch leadership committed to conduct training and mentorship of the traders in efforts to increase the membership.
“The KNCCI will devolve its function by opening offices at sub county ward levels to ensure the members and the public access the services,” she asserted.
Murang’a Deputy Governor Stephen Munanie promised that the county administration will work closely with the KNCCI officials towards improvement of investments in the county.
He observed they have allocated Sh250 million for an industrialization programme saying a similar amount has been promised by the national government.
“The county government will partner with the Chambers to achieve the desired programmes for the interest of the locals,” said the deputy governor.
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