Local manufacturing must be supported to flourish

In the 70’s and 80’s Kenya had a vibrant textile industry which employed 5,000,000 Kenyans (even though it was owned by foreigners). Today, the remaining (I say leftover) of that industry only employs less than 5,000 people.
Micheal Habumugisha from Musanze in his workshop making leather products. The government has been promoting 'Made-in-Rwanda' products to boost local industries. / File
Micheal Habumugisha from Musanze in his workshop making leather products. The government has been promoting 'Made-in-Rwanda' products to boost local industries. / File
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