Textile manufacturers, governors oppose plans to import duty free fabric

Cotton farmers in Homa Bay County have resorted to growing Bt cotton for higher yields. [James Omoro, Standard]

Governors and textile manufacturers from 24 cotton-growing counties have raised concern over the government's plan to import duty-free fabric.

They fear this will cripple the textile industry and devastate cotton farmers, jeopardizing the progress made in reviving the sector.