Kenya's government is intensifying efforts to boost industrial output by focusing on value addition and the consumption of locally manufactured agro-products. This strategy aims to reduce import dependence and promote the "Buy-Kenya, Build-Kenya" agenda, as announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui.

• The government plans to increase local production of products like edible oils from macadamia and other oil crops, aiming to reduce the over Sh500 billion spent annually on agricultural imports.
• Key organizations involved include the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry and agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc, which is a major producer of avocados and macadamia.
• Kakuzi Plc is investing over $15 million this year to expand its blueberry ventures and is already producing 1,000 litres of cold-pressed macadamia oil daily.