Deputy Governor Ayub Savula announced that the milk processing plant in Malava subcounty is on track to be completed and operational by the end of this year. Speaking at Kimang’eti in Malava constituency, Savula emphasized that the establishment of the factory, alongside an upcoming industrial park, will significantly contribute to economic growth in the Northern region.
The Tumbeni factory is expected to generate employment opportunities and provide a reliable market for milk produced by local farmers. Savula highlighted that the milk factory, in conjunction with the recently launched waste-to-fertilizer factory at Matawa industrial park, will play a pivotal role in job creation, aligning with Governor Fernandes Barasa’s vision to empower the people of Kakamega county.
To ensure the successful operation of the factory, the county government plans to identify an investor through Public-Private Partnership arrangements. Currently, the factory stands at 90 percent completion, with the county allocating a budget of Sh15 million for dairy development in the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Savula emphasized that these projects align with the county government’s efforts to enhance local livestock breeds, boost milk production through initiatives like the distribution of dairy cows to farmers, and promote diversification in the agricultural sector beyond sugarcane farming.
In light of the Finance Bill set to be tabled in Parliament, Savula called for National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula to exercise impartiality in ruling on the controversial bill. He also urged President William Ruto to listen to the concerns of citizens and ensure that necessary amendments are made before the bill proceeds to parliamentary debate.
