The just-concluded Bungoma International Investment Conference brought a ray of hope to the region, Governor Ken Lusaka has said. At the end of the three-day conference, investors had pledged Sh14.3 billion in trade deals, a figure Lusaka said underscored the success of the event. This is a great milestone,” Mr Lusaka said. Mohammed said county governments have the ability to attract investors but the high fees levied on businesses scare them. Land should be readily available for those keen on putting up factories, schools or any other investment,” Mr Khaemba said.

Source: Standard Digital October 28, 2016 20:00 UTC