State to unveil policy for informal sector benefit from innovative ideas

Principal Secretary for Investment and Industry, Patrick Nduati Mwangi.(Photo: Courtesy)

Kenya is putting together a strategy aimed at uplifting the informal sector through the use of latest technology. The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Co-operatives revealed they will soon unveil the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy that will aid the informal sector players to benefit from their innovative ideas.

“We need to exploit the full potential of our people in the informal sector by linking the sector and the economy at large with research and development, scientific and technological innovation and entrepreneurship to generate the growth momentum to create quality employment and wealth for our people,” said Principal Secretary for Investment and Industry, Patrick Nduati Mwangi.