The government is not backing down on local sourcing of materials and production of goods, Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has said. “To successfully enhance welfare and security, it’s always a partnership between private citizens and the security system. I am happy that people have learnt to say thank you to local security personnel. To continue protecting local manufacturers, Matiang’i reiterated that the government will not back down in the fight against contraband goods. Because that is how we can protect our local industry.”“Protecting Kenyan jobs and Kenyan businesses is now a national security issue.

Source: The Star April 30, 2020 12:22 UTC