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The bitter tale of stalled sweet potato factory

By Nikko Tanui | 4yrs ago

Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwony addressing the press at Delta house Westlands, March 2021. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Two major factories whose construction began in 2014 have stalled.

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