‘Fashion weeks’ can boost economy

The article by Paul Omondi titled Nairobi Farce Week that was published last Sunday started a welcome debate in a sector which is very dear to my heart. Paul has shown why fashion is important and why all of us — the government, business owners and general public — should care.

Fashion is a global money-spinner, so why are we in Kenya not benefitting? Paul mentioned mind-boggling figures: $887 million (Sh 80 billion) is injected in to the economy of New York city, twice a year, thanks to New York Fashion Week.