The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce
and Industry is consulting with various county governments to link them
up with niche export markets.
National chairman Kiprono
Kittony said counties should tap into the emerging export markets of
Nigeria, Turkey and Qatar, especially following President Uhuru
Kenyatta’s recent visits to those countries.
“We want
to link traders and investors with the counties to tap into the many
resources available all over the country and diversify the product range
and grow rural economies,” he said in a statement issued yesterday.
Mr
Kittony spoke after a meeting with Kajiado County officials, where
Governor David Nkindianye outlined plans to tap into the emerging export
markets after identifying potential in agriculture and leather
industries.
NEW MARKETS
“We
have received offers from business ventures keen to set up base in
Kajiado and capitalise on our vibrant livestock industry,” said Dr
Nkindianye.
Mr Kittony said Kajiado’s proximity to
Nairobi gives it an advantage in the export trade, being near the Jomo
Kenyatta International Airport.
The national
government has been on a mission to open up new markets for Kenyan
exports, while boosting the country’s profile to woo new investors.
Dr Nkindianye said his county stood to gain from the good that spills over from the capital city.
He said Kajiado was best placed to benefit from developments such as the bid to address the housing shortage in Nairobi.
He
cited as examples the satellite towns of Kitengela, Kiserian and Ngong,
which have sprung up due to population pressure in the capital,
requiring extra space to accommodate the growing population.
Tomorrow, the national chamber official will meet with Machakos County Governor Alfred Mutua.
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