MANUFACTURING SECTOROne of the areas they singled out was the livestock sector, which would tap into the Djibouti connection to penetrate the oil-rich Middle East and North Africa, which has an economy of over $3.1 trillion. Besides boosting Kenya’s exports, increased trade with the Middle East would support Kenya to develop leather value chains and boost growth of the manufacturing sector. It is a gateway for trade and exchange between the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, which has developed networks tapping into Asian and European markets. Kenya is likely to experience a few challenges in deepening trade links with the Middle East through Djibouti. Establishing facilities to vaccinate livestock before export would strengthen compliance with World Animal Health Organisation’s safety standards and World Trade Organisation regulations on safety of animal products.

Source: Daily Nation February 07, 2018 16:41 UTC