Value addition on hides paying

Peter Mwangi is a self-made innovator in Laikipia who has added value to our hides.

His leather products christened Nyati Boots has given him popularity in the county and beyond as he has been in the trade for more than 14 years.

When shoe companies folded following importation of second hand products, Mwangi saw an opportunity through production of quality items.

Nyati Boots is a trade name in Laikipia  county, with Mwangi being in the mass production after he was encouraged by county government officials who passed by his premise.

 Under True Vine Leather Work, Mwangi is among the several Laikipia innovators who were facilitated for a trip to Rwanda to exhibit their products.

 The Laikipia Innovation Development Program (LIDP) directorate led by Winnie Mwangi helped the entrepreneur  to work in Nyahururu town.

 He was previously working from home as he could not afford to pay rent among other costs.

“Working in Nyahururu town has exposed me and am able to produce quality items, and am happy that tourists also visit my premises in search of Nyati Boots,” he told The Mountain Journal.

Mwangi derived the name Laikipia Nyati from the love he has for the county being a tourism attraction, and for his love for the mother country. The boots are also made from leather from Laikipia,” he explained.

.Ms Mwangi on her part said Laikipia County Government is keen to support local innovators upscale for mass production and exposure to the market.

“We have to buy our products first, to help advertise them  to the outside market,” she said.

In Laikipia, our Governor Nderitu Mureithi has declared interest in supporting the innovators.

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