Kenyan president visits Square Pharma Kenya EPZ
Sunday, 15 October 2023
President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto paid a visit to Square Pharmaceuticals Kenya EPZ Ltd. on Friday, says a press release.
The visit, which highlighted Kenya government's support for local industries and the promotion of international relations, was a momentous occasion with several distinguished guests in attendance.
Anjan Kumar Das, Project Director of the EPZ, welcomed the president.
Speaking on the occasion, President Ruto appreciated and encouraged Square Pharmaceuticals and other companies for their factory setup to serve 400 million people in Eastern Africa.
President Ruto's tour of the EPZ offered him a firsthand look at the cutting-edge facilities and advanced technology employed by the company.
Square Pharmaceuticals Kenya EPZ was initiated in 2018. The process of the factory setup was slowed down due to COVID-19 and it officially started operation in 2021.
The company manufactures medicines and exports them to various countries in Africa and the world.