BY RITA MUTHONI
County Aggregation and Industrial Parks ( CAIP) will increase the contribution of manufacturing industries to Kenya’s economy, Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has said.
Miano noted that the CAIP projects will increase production and job opportunities, promoting economic growth.
The CS highlighted the core strategy of County Aggression Industrial parks being a value addition to raw materials, which will attract foreign markets and boost Kenya’s foreign currency reserves.
“We are optimistic that the CAIPs will play a major role in boosting our economy,” she said.
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According to Miano, the agricultural sector would receive a substantial boost through the aggregation centers by creating a demand for increased agricultural products.
Miano urged farmers to increase production to ensure efficient utilization of industrial parks.
She assured continued efforts by the ministry to explore and secure markets for the successful operation of CAIP projects.
She revealed ongoing efforts, in collaboration with the National Government, to procure the necessary machinery and equipment for the operational readiness of CAIP upon completion.
The CS spoke during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Embu County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Machang’a, Mavuria Ward of Mbeere South Constituency.
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