UK funds Irish and sweet potato processing factory in Elgeyo County, Kenya
The UK government has funded the construction of a Sh2.3 billion Irish and sweet potato factory in Iten, Elgeyo County. The facility, with a processing capacity of 60,000 tons, was launched yesterday by the British high commissioner to Kenya, Jane Marriot. Ambassador Marriot said at least 5,000 direct jobs will be created by the new plant. In the next five-year, she expects additional
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