We should make manufacturing our priority development pillar upon which all other economic goals are anchored. The industrialisation agenda must be spearheaded by county governments so that it takes root as a national agenda towards the achievement of Vision 2030. BUDGETThe Public Finance Management Act requires county governments to set aside 30 per cent of their budget allocations for development. INVESTMENTThis year, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers has consolidated the 10 priority areas into five pillars in the Manufacturing Priority Agenda for 2018. County governments can drive industrial growth, creating jobs for youth and a conducive environment for innovative ideas to attract more investments.

Source: Daily Nation February 07, 2018 17:03 UTC