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New Ksh5B Deal Breathes Life into Kenya’s Leather Industry in Machakos

Kenya’s leather industry is poised for a major revival following the government’s move to activate operations at the long-stalled Kenanie Leather Industrial Park in Machakos County. After more than a decade of delays, a new lease agreement has finally cleared the way for the facility to begin full-scale operations – unlocking a wave of opportunities for local production, job creation, and reduced import dependence. Yesterday(August 7, 2025), Investments, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui confirmed that the Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) and the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) had officially signed the lease. “This is seen as a The post New Ksh5B Deal Breathes Life into Kenya’s Leather Industry in Machakos appeared first on Nairobi Wire.


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