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New Report: Kenya’s Second-Hand Clothing Trade and Local Apparel Industry Can Thrive Together
The Institute of Economic Affairs Kenya (IEA) and the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) have released a landmark report titled A Future Look...
Kenya Turns to EU for Export Growth Amid Trump Tariffs
As U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump's administration continue to challenge African economies, Kenya is intensifying efforts to expand its export footprint in Europe...
Kenya Eyes Textile Industry Revival with Benchmark Visit to Benin, Strategic Focus on Rivatex Restructuring
The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to revive its cotton, textile, and apparel industry as part of its broader Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, aimed...
Kenya’s Apparel Sector Faces Uncertainty as AGOA Expiry Threatens Over 66,000 Jobs
More than 66,000 jobs in Kenya’s garment and textile export sector are at risk as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) nears its...
Kenya Becomes Africa’s Largest Importer of Second-Hand Clothes, Surpassing Nigeria
Kenya has overtaken Nigeria to become Africa’s largest importer of second-hand clothing, importing apparel worth Sh38.5 billion ($298 million) in 2023. Data compiled by...
Towards Zero Waste in Fashion: Kenya’s Bold Move for a Sustainable Textile Future
Over 40 participants gathered in Nairobi’s Embakasi East Constituency to celebrate the International Day of Zero Waste. The workshop, hosted by the Stockholm Environment...
AfriTrade and Trade & Fairs Partner for Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week
AfriTrade Consulting Group and Trade and Fairs East Africa Announce Strategic Partnership for Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week Nairobi 2025
AfriTrade Consulting Group and Trade...
Made in Kenya: The Rise of a Textile Giant
Kenya, a nation renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and cultural diversity, is also steadily emerging as a powerhouse in textile and apparel manufacturing....
Kenya’s Textile Industry and AGOA: Past Benefits and Future Uncertainties
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a cornerstone of Kenya’s export economy for over two decades, especially in the textile and...
Rivatex Leases Factory for 21 Years to Boost Revival Plans
Kenyan textile manufacturer Rivatex East Africa Ltd has entered into a 21-year factory lease agreement with an investor to support its ambitious revival strategy....
