Mining PS Inspects Sebit Cement Factory Ahead of Opening

Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Devki companies CEO Narendra Ravaal alongside other government officials inspecting Sebit Cement Factory.PHOTO/Courtesy.

By Benson Aswani,

The Principal Secretary State Department for Mining in the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Elijah Mwangi has on Thursday 4th inspected Sebit Cement factory ahead of opening.

The PS who was in company of West Pokot County and National Government officials addressed members of the fourth estate in West Pokot County while giving his reviews of the cement factory company.

While making his remarks, Mwangi noted that the cement factory in Sebit area of West Pokot County will greatly change the face of the county in the eyes of the world.

Notably, the PS led the activity of counter checking whether the factory has reached all mining regulations ahead of its launch by President Wiliam Ruto on Monday 8th April 2024.

Meanwhile, Mwangi noted that for many years Pokot has been associated with a bad reputation of insecurity, but now the image will change due to the presence of the factory which he mentions as based on modern technology.

“Usually West Pokot county has been known as an area that has a lack of security in the country, however this factory will change the image of this county in the eyes of the world,” said Mwangi.

In addition, Mwangi stated that West Pokot county will benefit greatly from the factory as a large percentage of the deductions will be paid by the factory to the government for running its activities, while the remaining will be left in the county for development projects.

“A large percentage of the money that will be paid by this factory to the government will remain in this county to be used in implementing development projects,” he said.

Likewise, the chairman of Devki companies Narendra Ravaal said that his main goal is to ensure that the lives of residents are enhanced through the development of various projects including education and health.

“Our main goal in opening this factory in this county is to ensure that the citizens of this county benefit from projects, especially in education and health issues,” said Ravaal.