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Webuye, July 29, 2010

President Mwai Kibaki switches on the power to reopen the revived Panpaper Mills, Webuye.

President Mwai Kibaki today officially reopened the Pan Paper Mills, Webuye which has been revived by the Government.

The President, who toured the plant, expressed Government’s commitment to supporting the factory resume full operation.

Speaking during the ceremony, President Kibaki said the revival of Pan Paper mills would create employment for the people of Webuye and spur the economic growth of the area.

“I am happy that we are reopening the Pan Paper Mills. This demonstrates our commitment to supporting local investments as vehicles for economic growth,” President Kibaki said.

The Pan Paper Mills closed down in January last year when the management abandoned the plant over debts totaling Kshs 8.1 billion.

During the tour of the plant, the Head of State was accompanied by Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka, several Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament from the Western region.