Nairobi residents will access locally made leather products in the next two months after the opening of Kariokor leather factory. Governor Mike Sonko will unveil the multi-million-shilling factory in July to pave way for production of leather goods like shoes, belts and hand bags. Sonko said the Kariokor facility will contribute towards realizing Kenya’s Vision 2030, the country’s economic development blueprint that aims to transform Kenya into a middle income country. “We are now set for the unveiling of the leather factory in Kariokor. Nairobi county has the highest number of slaughter houses in the country, with an average annual production of hides and skin at 525 tonnes.

Source: The Star April 15, 2019 17:03 UTC