Development
The Ground breaking ceremony for the construction of Sh 2.5 B Vihiga granite processing plant at Emwatsi in Emuhaya Sub County has been done.
Speaking at the function Friday, Principal Secretary State Department for Mining, Elijah Mwangi said the plant will take three months to completion adding the project would empower residents economically.
Mwangi stressed that both skilled and unskilled labour should come from the region to ensure the community benefits from local resources. He insisted the aim of the project is to create job opportunities for youths and women to empower them economically.Mwangi said 10% of the royalties will go back to the community as per the mining Act.
Residents of Emwatsi dancing while welcoming the governor…photo by Brandon Liaha
Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo said the project is being undertaken by Equip Agency Limited who have been tasked to complete it within 90 days.
A resident John Otiende welcomed the project saying they are happy as it will empower them economically. ”Women and youth will be kept busy at the granite processing plant hence they will not indulge in criminal activities and other social vices,” she said.