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Kakamega to restart Madala Tea Factory construction with Sh700m

By Mary Imenza | 2yrs ago

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula. [Standard, File]

Kakamega County Government will restart the construction of the Madala Tea Factory in Shinyalu Sub County, allocating Sh700 million for the project.

Deputy Governor Ayub Savula announced the funding during the Small Micro-Enterprises expo at Bukhungu Stadium.

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