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Granite factory to cost sh50 million in Vihiga

By Nathan Ochunge | 7yrs ago
Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo addressing journalists in his Mbale office on Oct 23, 2017. [Eric Lungai/Standard]

Construction of a granite factory at Ebuyangu in Luanda Sub-county of Vihiga County will begin next month.

Addressing the 5th Devolution Conference in Kakamega, Vihiga Governor Wilbur Ottichilo (pictured) said it would cost Sh50 million to put up the factory.

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