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Murang’a county government has entered into a pact with Equity Bank in efforts to accelerate growth in various sectors of the economy.
Governor Irungu Kang’ata and Equity Bank’s CEO Dr James Mwangi entered into a landmark pact designed to support growth and transformation into four crucial sectors of the country’s economy.
Kang’ata in a communication said the agriculture sector will be strengthened to help the farmers achieve productivity, adding that the agreement was a collaboration between the County Government and Equity Bank focusing on investments underwriting particularly agro processing.
They also deliberated on the scheduled Muranga Investments Conference planned for May this year.
In the meeting, the governor was accompanied by senior county government officials who supported the idea aimed at assisting the four sectors to help improve the living standard of the residents.
“Other sectors that will benefit include Health, Energy and Revenue collection calling upon the residents to remain supportive to assist his administration achieve the desired goals,” said Kang’ata.
In the energy and environment, there is a strategy to advance sustainable energy solutions and conservation efforts.
He added that in revenue collection and ICT, the pact will enhance digitalisation, and efficiency in county revenue systems.
“In the health sector, the pact is designed to expand access to quality healthcare for vulnerable communities,” read part of the communication.
The Equity boss who hails from Murang’a said the bank will work hand in hand with the county government focusing at assisting in the uplifting of growth and creation of wealth.
“ We are ready to support the Governor Kang’ata administration to ensure there is increased production in the farms, and improved medical care, among others,” said Dr Mwangi.
Those who accompanied Kang’ata were his deputy Stephen Munania, CECs Prof Kiarie Mwaura( Finance) and Kimani Mugo (Trade and Cooperative).
