Kwale county has streamlined issuance of business permits and set favourable tax rates for investors, Governor Salim Mvurya has said.
Mvurya assured investors that the county had set an environment conducive to investment so they should troop there to grab opportunities.
Two weeks ago, Mvurya directed business rates to be reviewed for bar owners after new levies were introduced by the national government.
He ordered the county revenue staffers to continue collecting the old rates until businesses stabilise from the Covid-19 shocks.
Mvurya said his administration is keen on creating equal and fair opportunities for all people to invest.
The county boss said in partnership with the national government, they have managed to scale up county security.
Already, German shoemaker Joseph Seibel Group has set up a plant in the county and employed more than 200 youths.
The governor said he aims at increasing cooperation with investors to create jobs for unemployed youth and ensure steady development.
Mvurya said the KENTASTE coconut processing company in Mvindeni has also offered hundreds of jobs to farmers.
He said the county's top priorities are fighting poverty, elevating literacy levels, boosting development and ensuring affordable healthcare services.
