Local manufacturers have continued to innovate to #KeepKenyaMoving. This includes the manufacturer of high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) in line with global and national standards.
We have today visited TexPlast Limited, Manchester Outfitters Limited and Alpha Knits Limited in support of @CovidFund initiatives. The manufacturers have repurposed their production lines to produce high-quality PPEs.
In addition to the manufacture of PPEs, TexPlast Limited, based in Kikuyu is also manufacturing raw materials used to produce protective gear. TexPlast is also keen on realizing Kenya's circular economy. They recycle plastic waste to make gunny bags.
Manchester Outfitters, based in Industrial Area, Nairobi, is known for making corporate uniforms. The company have repurposed its production lines to manufacture PPEs and are now serving 12 African countries.
Alpha Knits, based in Ruiru, is big on knits and knits wear such as sweaters, socks and kikoys. The company is now producing PPEs for use by medics. They are also manufacturing reusable masks made of kikoy, shuka and kitenge.
It has been a great afternoon recapping the outcomes of the First Ever Women in Manufacturing Research in Kenya #WIMKe
The #WIMReport launched earlier this month, provides viable solutions to the challenges facing Women in Manufacturing
Women face unique challenges that hinder them from entering the sector. This is why we continue to advocate for an inclusive manufacturing sector, through the establishment of policies that encourage women to be key players in value and supply chains - KAM CEO @PhyllisWakiaga
In a forum hosted by @ICRWAfrica to discuss the #WIMReport, KAM CEO @PhyllisWakiaga noted, 'Women are sidelined in the sector, with majority of industries being predominantly male-owned & staffed. Only 3 out of the 14 sectors have a female workforce of 40% & above.'
PS @IndustryKE, @DrFrancisOwino - Climate change affects all sectors of the economy. Industry relies on infrastructure & services, such as water, waste, energy & transport, & are vulnerable to disruptions caused by climate change.
PS @IndustryKE, @DrFrancisOwino - There is an emerging global consensus that the traditional linear manufacturing model is no longer sustainable. We need to collectively transition to the circular economy model.
PS @IndustryKE, @DrFrancisOwino - Planning for Green Growth & climate change adaptation & mitigation in the manufacturing sector needs to adopt a holistic, multi-sectoral approach.
KAM Head of Policy Research and Advocacy, @wanjohijb is currently speaking on how to build a resilient export sector amidst the #COVID19 pandemic, hosted by @MakeItKenya.
KAM Head of Policy Research and Advocacy, @wanjohijb - To build the resilience for our export sector, we need to take advantage of the opportunities presented by low-hanging fruits in the economy and supply to the export markets.
KAM Head of Policy Research and Advocacy, @wanjohijb - To encourage SMEs to venture into the export markets, we should put in place capacity-building programmes that focus skills development, access to finance, governance & market access.
Illicit trade has a detrimental impact on the substantial growth of legitimate business in the country. It negatively impacts on our economy and has proven hazardous to the health and safety of Kenyans.
Earlier today, Chief Justice @dkmaraga launched the 2nd Edition of the Enforcement Manual to Combat Illicit Trade & the Practitioners' Guide for Enforcement Officers to Combat Illicit Trade, done by KAM, @ACAKenya, Judicial Training Institute & @NCAJKe.
Chief Justice @dkmaraga also launched the virtual training of judges and magistrates on the protection of intellectual property and enforcement against the various forms of illicit trade.
KAM in partnership with Kiambu County and Takataka ni mali held a Clean Up Activity in Kamenu Sub county (phase 4 and 9) #KAMSectors#TrashRightRecycleRight
As KAM, we remain committed to ensuring that we protect the environment through championing for policies that promote waste management particularly sorting, collection and recycling. #TrashRightRecycle#KAMSectors