Ruto Bans Import of Shoes for KDF and Police
The move is part of wider efforts to increase local manufacturing output and reduce the country’s reliance on imported shoes...
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto has banned the importation of shoes for Kenya’s security agencies, mandating that all footwear must now be sourced from local manufacturers to boost domestic production.
- Annual shoe production in Kenya has jumped from 5 million to 11 million pairs, with a target of 20 million pairs annually.
- The initiative involves the National Police Service (NPS), Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), and the Kenya Prisons Service.
- This policy is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on shoe imports and strengthen the local leather industry, supported by the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) project.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
Part of the Day's Coverage
Ruto Bans Import of Shoes for KDF and Police - June 2026
President William Ruto has banned the importation of shoes for Kenya's security agencies, mandating that all footwear must now be sourced from local manufacturers to boost domestic production. This move aims to support local industries and reduce reliance on imported goods. Meanwhile, the Kenyan government, through the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC), is intervening to purchase over 60,000 bags of Mwea rice from farmers before the upcoming harvest. Additionally, the Cabinet has approved the removal of fees for birth certificates to accelerate the country's shift towards digital identification, making civil registration more accessible for all citizens. At the same time, the National Land Commission (NLC) has mandated that all Kenyan government agencies develop comprehensive 20-year Land Use and Management Plans (LUMPs) to govern public land.
