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Originally published by KBC County NewsMay 11, 2026
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Cotton farmers urge State to curb imports, support local industries
Cotton stakeholders have intensified the “Buy Kenya, Build Kenya” campaign in Mpeketoni as farmers called for the establishment of more textile industries in the region...
✨ Key Highlights
Cotton farmers in Mpeketoni are urging the Kenyan government to curb excessive textile imports and bolster local industries, emphasizing the suitability of cotton apparel for the region's climate and its role in job creation.
- Farmers advocate for increased textile factories in the region to process locally grown cotton.
- Key stakeholders, including farmers like Mary Mwangi, Samuel Kabutha, and Mbakuli Hassan Mbakuli, and organizations like the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), are involved in the "Buy Kenya, Build Kenya" campaign.
- The introduction of BT cotton farming has reportedly transformed livelihoods by boosting yields and farmer earnings.
- Calls are being made for institutions like schools and politicians to prioritize locally manufactured textile products to strengthen the industry and create employment.
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