[PHOTOS] Project to boost textile, apparel production launched

KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi said the role of the manufacturing sector lies in the adoption of policies.

In Summary
  • He said the partnership is an important step towards strengthening the capacity of Kenya's textile and apparel industry stakeholders.
  • Mukhwana said the government will support the growth of the Textile and Apparel Sector by addressing its pain points to enhance Buy Kenya Build Kenya.
KAM, IDH and EPZA board members celebrate during the official Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
KAM, IDH and EPZA board members celebrate during the official Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU

Kenya Association of Manufactures (KAM) and IDH on Thursday launched a Sustainability for Competitiveness Project to strengthen capacity for Kenya's textile and Apparel Production.

KAM, IDH and EPZA board members celebrate during the official Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
KAM, IDH and EPZA board members celebrate during the official Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU

Speaking during the event, KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi said the role of the manufacturing sector lies in the adoption of policies, frameworks, and practices.

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He said the partnership is an important step towards strengthening the capacity of Kenya's textile and apparel industry stakeholders.

KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi, State department of Industry, Ministry of Industry, trade and investments PS Dr. Juma Mukhwana, KAM board member and EPZ Textiles and Apparels sector Chair Pankaj Bedi and IDH Kenya Director of operations Jenny Lofbom during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi, State department of Industry, Ministry of Industry, trade and investments PS Dr. Juma Mukhwana, KAM board member and EPZ Textiles and Apparels sector Chair Pankaj Bedi and IDH Kenya Director of operations Jenny Lofbom during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU

PS State Department of Industry - Ministry of Trade Investments and Industry Juma Mukhwana said the government will support the growth of the Textile and Apparel Sector by addressing its pain points to enhance Buy Kenya Build Kenya.

Aerial view of KAM, IDH and EPZA board members during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
Aerial view of KAM, IDH and EPZA board members during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi, State department of Industry, Ministry of Industry, trade and investments PS Dr. Juma Mukhwana, KAM board member and EPZ Textiles and Apparels sector Chair Pankaj Bedi and IDH Kenya Director of operations Jenny Lofbom during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi, State department of Industry, Ministry of Industry, trade and investments PS Dr. Juma Mukhwana, KAM board member and EPZ Textiles and Apparels sector Chair Pankaj Bedi and IDH Kenya Director of operations Jenny Lofbom during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
KAM and IDH board members listening to presentations during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
KAM and IDH board members listening to presentations during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
KAM board member and EPZ Textiles and Apparels sector Chair Pankaj Bedi and IDH Kenya Director of operations Jenny Lofbom during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
KAM board member and EPZ Textiles and Apparels sector Chair Pankaj Bedi and IDH Kenya Director of operations Jenny Lofbom during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi and Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) Chairman Ben Oluoch Olunya during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi and Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) Chairman Ben Oluoch Olunya during the Launch of KAM-IDH partnership on Sustainability for Competitiveness Project Launch at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi on January 26.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
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