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Speaking at the South Africa-Kenya Business Meeting in Midrand, Johannesburg, President Cyril Ramaphosa and President William Ruto of Kenya urged greater cooperation between the continent's top economies, stating that infrastructure development, integrated value chains, and increased intra-African t . . .

The engagement occurs at a crucial moment for Kenya's industrial sector, as the nation aims to raise manufacturing's share of GDP from 7.3% (KNBS, 2025) to 20% by 2030. Industry executives emphasized the significance of improving the speed, dependability, and integration of transport solutions as gl . . .

A renewed push for national economic delivery was initiated when Lee Kinyanjui, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, signed Performance Contracts with the CEOs and chairs of State Agencies (SAGAs) within the ministry. The CS positioned MITI as essential to nation-building . . .

The 2026 Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA) was introduced by Kenyan businessmen in an effort to strengthen the nation's manufacturing industry. The Kenya Association of Manufacturers' CEO, Tobias Alando, told reporters in Nairobi, the country's capital, that the policy paper is a workable and . . .

Kenya's commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been reiterated by President William Ruto, who has described the framework as essential to increasing intra-African trade and opening up economic opportunities throughout the continent. The President stated that greater . . .