𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐆𝐀.

H.E. Governor Dr. Fernandes Barasa, FCPA, OGW., this afternoon officially inaugurated Marble Paints Ltd, a paint manufacturing firm in Handidi, Ebung’aya A Community Area, Butsotso East Ward, Lurambi Sub-County, as the County Government of Kakamega continues to promote private sector investment, industrialisation and job creation.

With a production capacity of 5,000 litres per day, the plant will manufacture a range of paints and related products, including Silic, emulsion, gloss, universal and roof paints, solvents, varnish and texture, among others. The investment is expected to create an estimated 1,000 direct and indirect employment and business opportunities for residents.

Marble Paints is the latest addition to a growing list of industries the County Government has actively pursued and attracted to Kakamega, creating a conducive environment for industrial growth and new economic opportunities. Other investments include Fuka Maize Milling Factory in Chekalini Ward, Lugari Sub-County; Regen Organic Fertiliser Factory in Mumias Central Ward, Mumias West Sub-County; Tumbeni Milk Plant in Chemuche Ward, Malava Sub-County; and the Gold Refinery Plant in Idakho East Ward, Ikolomani Sub-County. The County Aggregation and Industrial Park in Sinoko Ward, Likuyani Sub-County, is also nearing completion.

Speaking during the inauguration, Governor Barasa said his administration will continue working with the private sector to attract more industries and unlock Kakamega’s economic potential. He pledged the County Government’s support in areas within its mandate, including licensing and facilitating water, high mast flood lights and transport connectivity to support investments.

Governor Barasa said the County Government will continue nurturing existing investments and creating a conducive environment for more businesses to establish and expand in the county.

He was accompanied by Members of the County Assembly led by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benard Shitiabayi, Butsotso East MCA Hon. Dickson Luvega, members of the County Executive led by CECM for Water Mrs. Penina Mukabane, entrepreneurs led by Mr. Cleophas Shimanyula and other stakeholders.