Towards this, the government is making efforts to revive the cotton textile industry through revitalisation of the cotton cooperatives,” the CS said. The government plans to capitalise on the success of the cooperative movement in Kenya to strengthen troubled industries such as cotton and coffee. Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Cabinet secretary Adan Mohammed said the cooperative sector has played a key role in growing the country's economy and could also be used to streamline struggling sub-sectors. He was speaking during the 94th International Cooperative Day held in Nairobi at the weekend. He said the government has identified textile as a priority sector in the National Industrialisation Roadmap.

Source: The Star July 05, 2016 03:11 UTC