[PHOTOS] Highlights of Ruto at Voi gemstone value addition centre

Ruto said the Center will help in the development of a robust mineral and value-addition policy.

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  • The state-of-the-art centre will benefit more than 10,000 people involved in mining activities in the county.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
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27 October 2023 - 17:45
President William Ruto and other leaders interact at exhibitions during the official commissioning of the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Centre in Taita Taveta county on October 27, 2023
President William Ruto and other leaders interact at exhibitions during the official commissioning of the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Centre in Taita Taveta county on October 27, 2023
Image: PCS

President William Ruto on Friday commissioned the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Center.

The construction of the Sh60 million gem centre started in 2015 and ended in 2017.

Ruto said the Center will help in the development of a robust mineral and value-addition policy.

A display of minerals from the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Center on October 27, 2023.
A display of minerals from the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Center on October 27, 2023.
Image: PCS

The President added that it will also accelerate the processing of construction and industrial minerals significantly increasing the performance of the sector, job creation and contribution to the country’s economic growth.

The state-of-the-art centre will benefit more than 10,000 people involved in mining activities in the county.

President William Ruto visits exhibitions during the official commissioning of the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Centre in Taita Taveta county on October 27, 2023
President William Ruto visits exhibitions during the official commissioning of the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Centre in Taita Taveta county on October 27, 2023
Image: PCS
Minerals displayed at the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Center on October 27, 2023.
Minerals displayed at the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Center on October 27, 2023.
Image: PCS
Exhibitors explaining to President William Ruto during the official commissioning of the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Centre in Taita Taveta county on October 27, 2023
Exhibitors explaining to President William Ruto during the official commissioning of the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Centre in Taita Taveta county on October 27, 2023
Image: PCS
Rings displayed at an exhibition during the official commissioning of the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Centre in Taita Taveta county on October 27, 2023
Rings displayed at an exhibition during the official commissioning of the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Centre in Taita Taveta county on October 27, 2023
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A display of minerals from the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Center on October 27, 2023.
A display of minerals from the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Center on October 27, 2023.
Image: PCS
Minerals displayed at the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Center on October 27, 2023.
Minerals displayed at the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Center on October 27, 2023.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto during the official commissioning of the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Centre in Taita Taveta county on October 27, 2023
President William Ruto during the official commissioning of the Voi Gemstone Value Addition Centre in Taita Taveta county on October 27, 2023
Image: PCS

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