Kenya's manufacturing sector, a crucial economic pillar, is facing significant decline, contributing only 7.6 percent to the country's GDP in 2023, a sharp drop from 11.3 percent in 2010. This downturn is attributed to high energy costs, inefficient supply chains, and a lack of locally adapted machinery and skilled technicians.

• Kenya's manufacturing sector GDP contribution fell from 11.3 percent (2010) to 7.6 percent (2023).
• Daniel Kirui Njoroge, Managing Director at Afropack Group, highlights a need for locally adapted machinery and a skilled workforce.
• Solutions include developing machinery suited for African realities, training local technicians, integrating renewable energy, and value addition to agricultural produce.