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State bets on projects to spur county growth

President Uhuru Kenyatta launches construction of a new wing at the Kenya Pipeline in Kisumu last Wednesday. [Photo: Denish Ochieng/Standard]

The quest to turn Kisumu into a commercial hub for the East African Community is taking shape. Local businessmen believe the commissioning of two multi-million shilling projects is a sign of good things to come.

Last Wednesday, President Uhuru Kenyatta launched construction of a Sh15 billion Kenya Breweries Ltd plant in Kisumu. The factory will absorb 1,500 employees and contract up to 25,000 sorghum and cassava farmers as well as create about 50,000 other jobs in the supply chain.

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