Modernisation of the state-owned Rivatex textile firm in Eldoret at Sh5 billion has expanded production capacity to more than 30,000 meters of fabric daily from 5,000 meters four years ago. Kipkurgat said the company had made a lot of progress and was now able to pay all its bills including salaries. He says the company had so far completed 92 per cent of its expansion programme with few machinery required to complete the initiative and enable Rivatex to operate at full capacity. “We are very happy with the support we have received from the government especially President Kenyatta himself who is leading in marketing our produce through the 'Buy Kenya Build Kenya' initiative”, said Kipkurgat. He called on Kenyans to fully embrace the initiative so as to support local manufacturers.

Source: The Star June 13, 2021 19:18 UTC