Embu County Government creates business opportunities in preparation for Madaraka Day

County Government paves way for Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu, takes business closer to the people 

 

Residents of Majimbo in Embu attend a Public Participation forum on upcoming development projects in the area. PHOTO: Courtesy 

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he County Government of Embu is getting set to host Madaraka Day celebrations 2023. The national event is scheduled to take place at Embu Stadium on 1 June, whereby President William Ruto is expected to be present.

In this regard, traders who had priory operated from around the venue have been relocated to various places in the outskirts of town. The County Executive, working hand in hand with the County Assembly has together carried out a Public Participation exercise with the aim of informing the locals on the goodies lying ahead for them.

Embu Mbeere (EMBE) Transporters’ Sacco, an organization dealing in transportation and sale of sand have been operating from part of the area that is to be renovated for the purpose of the national event. It is to this end that the Department of Lands, Mining, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development held the function.

CEC member for Lands, Mining Housing Physical Planning and Urban Development Raymond Kinyua (center) alongside his counterpart in Finance Prof. Joe Kamaria (left), area MCA Hon. Murithi Kobole and Chief Officers from the department at the function. PHOTO: Courtesy 

Embu County Governor Cecily Mbarire was represented by the County Executive Member for the department; Raymond Kinyua accompanied by his counterpart in Finance, Prof. Joe Kamaria. With them was the County Assembly Leader of Majority, who happens to be the area MCA, Hon. Murithi Kobole. Also present were Chief Officers Benjamin Mutisya and Peter Njagi together with Departmental Directors and other County Government officials. EMBE Sacco Chairman, Jackson Gachagua and his Committee were not missing, either.

Scores of residents who had attended the fete were sensitized on the benefits they stand to gain through the new development. They were made to understand that with the delocalization of the sale of building materials, there was an opportunity for such small businesses as food kiosks and shops to get established. Employment for jobless youth will also be availed and everyone will stand to gain.