local manufacturing Stories

Government invests Sh90 billion in affordable housing projects backed by Sh120 billion levy collection
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

The funding boost follows a March warning from a parliamentary committee that the programme faced a Sh16.9 billion shortfall, putting stipend payments...

Kenya secures Sh65 billion Chinese deal to boost local vaccine and medicine manufacturing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

The initiative is part of a broader strategy to build domestic capacity, reduce reliance on medical imports and enhance healthcare resilience.

COMESA eyes a united response to US trade tariffs impacting member states
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

COMESA's announcement comes ahead of planned meetings later this month by SADC and the East African Community, where trade ministers will discuss how...

Proposed tax cut on imported building materials to help revive struggling sector
Alfred Onyango  |  May 02, 2025

If approved, the revised levy rate is expected to ease pressure on developers, lower overall construction costs, and stimulate investment in both priv...

Kenya’s private sector growth up for second month but outlook remains gloomy
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 05, 2024

The agriculture, manufacturing and construction sectors recorded declined sales, latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index shows.

State to link higher learning centres with industries to boost manufacturing
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 10, 2024

Trade CS explained that collaboration between universities and industries is an essential disruptive process of industrialisation.

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