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August 29, 2026
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UoN’s Institute of Development Studies seminar explores pathways to accelerate Kenya’s industrial future

UoN’s Institute of Development Studies seminar explores pathways to accelerate Kenya’s industrial future

Established academic researchers and development policy specialists convening at the University of Nairobi’s Institute for Development Studies (IDS) have highlighted actionable strategies to boost Kenya’s industrial productivity, emphasizing that domestic value addition, the ..

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Academics and policy specialists at the University of Nairobi’s Institute for Development Studies (IDS) have identified key strategies to accelerate Kenya's industrial growth.

  • The seminar focused on leveraging domestic value addition, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), and improving state coordination.
  • Key speakers included development studies expert Abigael Kariuki and UoN Professor Karuti Kanyinga.
  • The discussions highlighted the importance of transitioning from exporting raw commodities to value-added products and embracing modern technologies to meet global trade standards, citing Morocco's success in clean energy and manufacturing as an example.

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