Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe yesterday attended the Presidential Economic Dialogue graced by President Dr William Ruto in Nairobi.
The High level engagement between the National Government, the County Governments and the Private Sector discussed the value chains of textile/ cotton, pharmaceuticals, leather, Pyrethrum, Housing, Edible Oils and automotive.
President Ruto said his government will work with county governments and the private sector to aggressively exploit their potential to create jobs, grow the GDP, and transform the economy.
Over 28 governors led by CoG chairperson H.E Anne Waiguru attended the meeting.
Trade, Investments and Industry CS Moses Kuria was also present among other leaders.
The President said the identified value chains have significant untapped industrial potential and will create thousands of jobs.
He called on county governments and the private sector to join hands to develop these value chains.
During the discussions, President Ruto indicated he had instructed Trade CS Moses Kuria to secure markets for the pulse yields from pulse rich counties among them Kitui, Makueni and Tharaka Nithi without delay.