The government has set aside Sh680million to revive and expand operations at the Rift Valley Textile Mills (Rivatex) in Uasin-Gishu County, Deputy President William Ruto has said.
He said the government will work with other stakeholders in providing facilities aimed at expanding the textile plant.“The government will spend Sh 680million to expand the textile plant and purchase equipment to facilitate operations at the cotton industry,” said Mr Ruto.
Speaking during the launch of the pilot laptop and tablets assembly project at the Rivatex plant, the deputy president said there was need to focus on manufacturing.
The project is being spearheaded by Moi University.The Deputy President urged investors to take advantage of emerging business opportunities in the country to initiate development projects.“We must be ready and prepared to work with investors and entrepreneurs and tap those opportunities and use them as avenues for the growth of this country,” said Mr Ruto.
Uasin-Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago said the county was ideal for investments and called on business community to make use of the conducive environment for investment.Moi University Vice Chancellor Prof Richard Mibey said the project will enhance capacity building in the field of technology.
MPs who accompanied the Deputy President included James Bett (Kesses), Cornelly Serem (Aldai), Jackson Kiptanui (Keiyo South), Elijah Langat (Chesumei), Benson Kangara Mutura (Makadara), Zipporah Kering (Nandi), Susan Chebet (Elgeyo/Marakwet) and Julius Melly (Tinderet) among others.
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