Kenya's Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has called on local businesses to increase production at home and enter regional markets. Speaking at KCB Group's PowerTalk forum in Nairobi on October 13, he said Kenyan banks could support companies seeking to grow and reach customers across East Africa and the continent.
Kinyanjui urged firms to focus on manufacturing and processing goods rather than importing them. He said businesses must create employment through local production and value addition. The push aims to generate jobs and reduce Kenya's dependence on foreign goods.