Lamu County will soon have a new cashew nut processing factory, following new investment opportunities that have been opened to investors by the Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W.

The Governor spoke when hosting Equatorial Nut processors and SUED on Tuesday when they paid him a courtesy call to discuss on how they would collaborate towards ensuring the processing plant works seamlessly and revives the abeyant crop in Lamu.

“We are currently in the final stages of setting up a major Cashew processing plant in Hindi ward which will not only offer a ready market for cashew farmers’ produce, but also eradicate middlemen known to exploit our farmers,” stated Governor Timamy.

On their part, Equatorial Nut Processors Ltd who will implement the project through SUED, committed to ensure the processing plant which will create over 270 direct jobs, will be a refinement in improving socio-economic potential and guarantee better profits to the thousands of families that derive their livelihood from the crop.

The Council of Governors’ Blue Economy Committee Chair also affirmed his commitment to continue attracting foreign investment into value-added industries to wean the county’s economy. These measures include assuring investors and business owners government’s full support and clear the way of unnecessary hurdles frustrating them.

The cashew nut project is part of the Governor’s ambitious projects that he has rolled out to turn Lamu into a bustling economic hub. This year, the county will set up a ginnery in Mpeketoni Bahari Ward and is also seeking to establish fruits and fish processing plants.

In attendance was British High Commission Economic Lead Development Ms. Eunice Ogolo , K.C.L Consortium Mr. Edward Mungai, SUED Team Leader Mr. John Kashangaki among others.

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Lamu County Government Communications Office at info@lamu.go.ke