To this man, metal is a precious commodity. He ekes a living out of it and he has been employed three permanent staff.
Meet John Macharia Mwaura founder and CEO of Johana Metal Works Company Ltd located at Kariobangi Light Industries.
In a news Interview Mr Macharia shares with us more about his business:
“I buy ex-factory metals from Mabati Rolling Mills, then sells out to other entrepreneurs who fabricate or resell. The price is determined by the weight whereby a kilogram of metal goes for Kshs. 130. I have also diversified and fabricated the metals to manufacture and sell wheel barrows, gates, trolleys, doors and windows, fences, water towers and dustbins.”
Mr Macharia has implored upon the government to consider them through giving them tenders to supply services using the locally sourced materials.
“A good entry point that we are imploring upon the president to consider us is in the affordable housing project. We can comfortably provide durable materials instead of relying on imports some of which cannot match the strength of our locally fabricated ones,” he said.
He at the same time called upon the government to issue incentives for business incubation as well as increase the Hustler Fund so as to enable them grow and expand their business.
He has employed four staff on casual basis who help in fabrication.
