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Kenya banks on new zones, investor deals to boost exports and jobs

President William Ruto. [File, Standard]

Kenya plans to grow its leather industry from Sh10.3 billion ($80 million) to Sh109.6 billion ($850 million) through new investor packages and the launch of the Bipingo Special Economic Zone.

President William Ruto announced the plan on September 16, during the launch of the Bipingo zone in Kilifi County.

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