It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Darshan Perera

Investments / Kenyan Industry

6 March 2023

4 minutes

The textiles and apparel sector is a key driver of economic growth in Kenya. The country is a net importer, and export-oriented industries like textiles and apparel manufacturing play a critical and central role in improving its trade balance.

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