Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has assured businesspeople that the county remains open and welcoming to all investors, promising to keep implementing policies that make doing business easier.
While launching the Nice Extra Premium Millers and a new Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) branch in Wang'uru town, Mwea, Waiguru said that Kirinyaga has made great progress in creating opportunities for economic growth through increased investments in industries focused on value addition.
During the event, she said her administration has worked hard to create a business-friendly environment that allows both local and outside investors to thrive without unnecessary challenges.
"Kirinyaga is the new frontier for investment due to the conducive environment we have created. You do not need to know anyone for you to set up a business in Kirinyaga," she said.
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Waiguru explained that the county has invested in modern infrastructure, improved urban centres, and adopted policies that support business development.
According to the governor, the presence of raw materials has also attracted agro-industrial investments.
"It is with great joy and pride that we mark these two milestones today. Kirinyaga is becoming an investment-friendly hub, attracting agro-industrial ventures and financial institutions because of its strategic location, affordable workforce, and deliberate policies geared towards growth," she added.
The newly launched Nice Extra Premium Millers is owned by renowned businessman Charles Njiru-Mukombozi.
It is a high-capacity maize flour factory with a starting daily output of 250 tons and is expected to employ more than 1,000 people.
On the opening of the new DTB branch, Waiguru said it represents rising trust in the county’s economic potential and offers a vital boost to local financial access.
She noted that the bank’s presence will support farmers, traders, and small businesses by giving them better access to banking services and credit, which in turn will help grow the local economy.
