Kenyan based manufacturers want the government to harmonise laws, policies and regulations, at the national and county levels, to make Kenya competitive. They spoke during the launch of the Regulatory Audit Report, 2020 that highlights regulatory challenges facing the business community in the country. The Kenya Association of Manufactures(KAM) chair, Mucai Kunyiha said that while regulations seek to create a level-playing field for businesses, regulatory overreach hinders the competitiveness of local industry. This drives up the cost of doing business in the country, thus reducing our competitiveness locally, regionally and even globally,” said Kunyiha. “The 2010 Constitution envisioned smooth collaboration and cooperation between the two levels of government, to create a conducive business environment.

Source: The Star March 25, 2021 15:45 UTC