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President Uhuru unveils Sh3.3 trillion UN mechanism to stimulate manufacturing sector

By PSCU | 5yrs ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta said Kenya will leverage on its strong market-based economy and existing institutional structures for industrial development to reap maximum benefits from the UN intervention. [PSCU]

President Uhuru unveils a Sh3.3 trillion United Nations Industrial Development Organization mechanism to help stimulate Kenya’s manufacturing sector.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled a USD 30 billion (Sh3.3 trillion) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) mechanism to help stimulate Kenya’s manufacturing sector.

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