The Mountain Journal
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Murang’a County Industrial Park is set to take off following Chinese investors’ pledge of Sh20 billion to support its establishment.
In a series of meetings convened in China, between Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, the investors expressed interests in the proposed Industrial Park, aiming to employ more than 10,000 people, and comply with all the regulations set.
During the investment conference in June, Kang’ata outlined that 800 acres of land had been earmarked for the much needed industrial park within the Delmonte land.
Jieyundianqi company specialised in the manufacturing, electric transformers and solar panels, sought for 50 acres of land, aiming to spend Sh6.4 billion targeting to employ 1,000 people.
Kang’ata said the tour of Southern China was fruitful after more investors expressed interest and support of the establishment of the industrial park with in excess of Sh20 billion.
“ The investors are scheduled to visit Murang’a this month(October), eying to tour the land earmarked for the industrial park, before entering a pact with the county government and start building,” said Kang’ata.
In the engagement with investors forums convened by the Shandong provincial department of commerce, and businesspersons, Kang’ata lauded the Chinese concept to move into the first world, owing to the people’s determination and foresight.
“Murang’a is set to follow the innovation principles of the Chinese people to attain development and growth,” outlined Kang’ata.
Ms Wang Xiangzhen, an investor with Shandong Westin Holding Group, expressed interest in the building of the structures in three months, while road construction companies also developed interests.
She told Kang’ata that they have the capacity and ability to build structures required within the market within three months.
“The structures fronted by the county government as per the agreement will be ready for utilisation by business persons, “ added Ms Wang.
The delegation that included MCAs’ Steve Muigai(Kakuzi) Simon Wamwea(Ng’araria) ,Edwin Wairagu (Gitugi),and Shareen Wambui (nominated), telemedicine expert Joseph Njoroge and legal adviser Charles Njenga toured factories related to agricultural machinery, dairy, vehicle assembly, housing, road constructions, electricity and solar panels, wind mills among others.
Muigai said the tour has exposed Murang’a leaders on the need to scout for the best investment that will spur development and growth.
“We came to China to learn and engage the best eying to transform Murang’a to perfect service delivery,” said Muigai.
Wamwea said the assembly welcomes all the investors to support the growth of Murang’a, and that of the Chinese people.
Mr Zhang Qingwei , the Deputy Director General, Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce, appreciated the Kenyan government for a cordial relationship over the years through engagement in various sectors of the economy.
“From Kenya, we get tea, avocado, coffee, macadamia nuts among other products, and in Kang’ata explained that construction companies, agro processors, and experts in green energy are among the partners who have registered their willingness to invest in the industrial park.
