Business Associations have lauded Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui for being named the Business-Friendly Governor of the Year 2020.
Led by the Chamber of Commerce, East Africa Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Kenya Association of Manufacturers and Nakuru Business Association, the business fraternity say is a plus for Nakuru County.
Addressing the media in Nakuru, Chairman Chamber of Commerce Thuo Njuguna said the Award will see Nakuru elevated to another level in terms of business opportunities.
He called on Governor Kinyanjui to even go for higher global awards.
“The development means a lot to Nakuru on matters business and even investment. I want to urge our governor to even aim for higher global awards so that Nakuru can continue to shine. We urge him to go higher and vie for more global awards.
Njuguna Kamau from East Africa Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture stated that it has been a journey.
According to Njuguna, the award means Nakuru is now a notch higher.
“As business people we now feel Nakuru has gone a notch higher in terms of investment”
He also commended Kinyanjui on the many Bills touching on trade that he has signed into law.
Njuguna says such Bills will go a long way in addressing the challenges through ensuring investment.
He urged the county leadership is leadership to continue focusing on transforming the society by ensuring a conducive environment for businesses.
“This is a golden opportunity for businesses and Nakuru as a whole. We call on people from the region to now move and work towards making the society better” he said.
Similar sentiment reiterated by Peris Mbuthia-the South Rift Chair Kenya Association of Manufacturers.
Ms Mbuthia says Nakuru County leadership has continued to ensure a friendly environment even during this COVID-19 pandemic.
“As we look at our contribution towards GDP we want to commend the governor for the support in terms of relief.The development of PPEs by our own Bedi, the governor has been supportive during this COVID-19 pandemic” she said.
While terming Nakuru a hub, Ms Mbuthia was categorical that engagement with stakeholders has been key in this county through the leadership.
Nakuru Business Association Secretary Lorna Wambai on her part lauded the MoU between the County Government of Nakuru and Geothermal Development Company.
She says the MoU will see many youths get employment and in turn stimulate the economy of the County.
“Nakuru is a hub of many natural resources and the signed MoU with GDC will stimulate economic growth through employment opportunities” she said.
Governor Kinyanjui is among three Kenyans who have been feted by the African Leadership Magazine for their exceptional leadership practices and outstanding achievements in Africa’s business landscape.
The three emerged the winners in the hotly contested African Business Leadership Awards 2020.
Mr Kinyanjui is among three Kenyans who have been feted by the African Leadership Magazine for their exceptional leadership practices and outstanding achievements in Africa’s business landscape.
The three emerged the winners in the hotly contested African Business Leadership Awards 2020.
The winners shall be presented with the award trophies and formally decorated with the instruments of the honor at the 5th US – Africa Investment Forum & Policy Dialogue 2020 (virtual), scheduled to hold (Via Zoom) from September 29th – 30th, 2020.