Kenya's manufacturers are urging the government to implement significant reforms, including reducing electricity costs and tackling corruption, to boost industrial growth and competitiveness.

• The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) highlighted high electricity prices as a major impediment to local industries.
• KAM Chief Executive Officer Tobias Alando emphasized Kenya's potential to become a manufacturing powerhouse if these bottlenecks are addressed.
• Manufacturers are also calling for improved logistics, special electricity tariffs for industries, and streamlined licensing systems to lower production costs.