State's new push to boost job creation in cotton value chain

AFA Chairman Cornelly Serem challenged Kenyans to support locally manufactured fabrics by purchasing clothes made within the country instead of relying on imports...

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The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is spearheading a new initiative to significantly boost job creation within Kenya's cotton value chain.

The AFA identifies the cotton sector as a crucial economic driver with immense potential for youth employment.
Key stakeholders, including public sector workers and schools, are being targeted to promote the uptake of locally manufactured garments.
AFA Chairman Cornelly Serem is a central figure in this push, emphasizing the sector's economic prospects.

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