Ray of hope for businesses as Pan Paper Mills reopens

Pan Paper is set to reopen later this month after seven years of struggle. (PHOTO: BENJAMIN SAKWA/ STANDARD)

After seven years of struggle, business people in Webuye town now hope for a better future as Pan Paper Mills reopens this month.

Webuye town was until 2009, a vibrant metropolis with busy restaurants, shopping malls, sports stadia and growing middle class whose purchasing power sustained many businesses.