Turkana County Government has renewed its commitment to revive tannery sector by reviving the defunct Naurenpuu tannery to tap into its economics potential for job creation and industrial development.

Speaking at a stakeholder meeting, County Executive for Agriculture, Livestock Development, and Fisheries, James Wangiros, outlined a comprehensive plan to operationalise the Naurienpuu tannery.

The initiative aims to revive and upgrade the defunct Naurienpuu tannery through improvement and installation of infrastructure aimed at modernising tanning operations.

Wangiros emphasised the importance of upgrading tannery infrastructure and adopting advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and product quality. "Revitalising the Naurienpuu tannery is crucial for strengthening our leather industry and expanding our market," he stated.