Kenya's manufacturing sector struggles due to unpredictable market dynamics and the export of raw materials, hindering economic self-reliance. The nation aims to transform into a manufacturing powerhouse through job creation, import substitution, and export dominance across key value chains.

• Kenya is a net importer of finished goods and exporter of raw unprocessed goods.
• The country targets massive job creation and import substitution to boost manufacturing.
• Focus value chains include leather, footwear, cotton and textile apparel, edible oils, dairy, and pharmaceuticals.