President Uhuru Kenyatta today began his two-day tour of the Western region.
The key highlight is the reopening of the Pan Paper Mills in Webuye, Bungoma county.
The President is also expected to issue title deeds to squatters in the controversial Chebyuk settlement scheme in Mt Elgon.
Mr Kenyatta will launch development projects in a bid to woo the region’s support ahead of next year’s General Elections.
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka describes the reopening of the paper mill as a major blessing to the region.
“The reopening of the company will awaken Western region’s massive economic potential and creating job opportunities,” said Mr Lusaka pointing out that the county government will ensure that it offers the necessary support to the new investors.