The textile and apparel industry remains among the most labor-intensive manufacturing industries with geographically disperse production that rapidly adapts to market-driven changes. The success of the textile industry was pegged on government policy then that ensured backward integration of textile mills. Imposing 100 per cent duty on imported textile products also protected the local textile industry. During this time, the local textile industry had an average production capacity of close to 70 percent. Kenya apparel and textile industry report published in 2016 estimates that there are about 52 textiles mills, with only 15 that are currently operational at 45 percent of total capacity.

Source: The Star May 26, 2020 00:56 UTC