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Mitumba vs manufacturing: Kenya’s clothing dilemma

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202607 mins

Mitumba remains a lifeline for affordable fashion and millions of livelihoods in Kenya. Rebuilding local textile manufacturing requires tackling high costs, weak supply chains and limited financing. Experts favour coexistence rather than a ban, with Kenyan products competing through quality, price and design. Walk into almost any Kenyan home, and you will likely find at…

Government sets aside KSh4.45bn to complete industrial parks in 24 counties by June 2026

Sacco ReviewDecember 23, 202504 mins

The national government has allocated KSh4.45 billion in the current financial year to fully fund County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) in 24 counties, targeting completion by June 2026. The government aims to accelerate stalled projects and advance its plan to promote local manufacturing and value addition through county-based industrial hubs launched in 2023. Earlier,…