Investment
Kwale county government is extending a warm invitation to investors to explore the myriad economic opportunities available for investment in the coastal county.
Governor Fatuma Achani says Kwale is endowed with abundant resources and called on local and international investors to consider investing in the county. Achani says her administration is always open for partnerships and engagements that attract investments and pave the way for collaborative development.
The Governor noted that Kwale offers investors a safe environment for investment and urged both domestic and foreign investors to consider it as their choice investment destination. She also stated that the devolved government is committed to making the ease of doing business a major selling point and provide the necessary support for investors to thrive.
She spoke in her office when she received a Turkish delegation led by Emri Balkis and Onur Cetin representing investors from Turkey and Middle East and declared that Kwale is a fertile ground for investments. “Together we look forward to fostering a strong partnership that will benefit the people of Kwale and contribute to the county’s continued progress” she said, adding that the county has created investment opportunities to attract businesses.
She says since she took office in 2022 Kwale has been seeking to woo investors and transformed into a reliable business partner for investors. Achani says their discussion focused on exploring potential Private Public Partnerships (PPP) to drive development in key sectors such as healthcare, tourism, water, agriculture, real estate and infrastructure.
“We are cognisant of the fact that what makes any economy a viable one is the extent of external investment into such an economy” she said adding that they have put in place sustainable policies that prioritise long term development. She says her administration is determined to open up Kwale to investors for social-economic advancement, adding that investors want stability and predictability in their investments.
“As a devolved government we are committed to supporting long term PPP initiatives and working closely with investors to achieve mutual growth and development,” she said. She added, “we cannot develop the county alone and that is why we need private partners to join hands with us for the development and progress of our people.”
The Governor stated that the county alone cannot provide jobs for the teeming youths unless the private sector steps in. The coastal county boss says the devolved unit is committed to providing an enabling environment for manufacturing, energy, technology and agriculture which are the drivers of economic diversification.
She promised to provide land and the conducive environment for investors to thrive and contribute to the county’s socio-economic development. Achani stated that Kwale is positioning itself as an ‘investors dream’ and a launch pad to reach other coastal counties such as Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu.