Mitumba,Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya Stories

Mitumba trade no threat to local textile industry, supports 2 million jobs, report says
Alfred Onyango  |  May 16, 2025

Institute of Economic Affairs CEO Kwame Owino stated that the presence of second-hand clothes is not to blame for the struggles of local manufacturing...

Policy shifts, rising demand drive Kenya’s growing mitumba market
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 30, 2025

Fresh data compiled by MIT reveals that Kenya imported mitumba worth $298 million (Sh38.5 billion) in 2023, surpassing Nigeria despite its much larger...

Mitumba expansion risks Kenya’s textile sector leverage on AfCFTA - manufacturers
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 26, 2025

KAM warns that Kenya stands to lose a great deal on textile and apparel export trade if the policies promoting mitumba trade aren't re-looked and the...

Kenyans' love for mitumba clothes raises import value by Sh7bn in a year
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 08, 2024

Higher quality and relatively lower prices for used attire have continued to drive demand for the merchandise at the expense of locally made clothes.

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