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Automotive sector can make Kenya an industrial hub

The Government ban on importation of used vehicle spare parts has caused uproar as expected, especially from dealers who claim the move will deny them a livelihood.

The debate on importation of second-hand parts in Kenya and in the region has been on the cards for more than a decade now. It first came up in 2009 and was sparked by concern on safety and quality of imported spare parts.

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