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Thousands laid off as four factories shut down in Kwale

The final production of titanium being processed at the Base Titanium Plant in Kwale County. [Robert Menza, Standard]

At least four factories have closed in Kwale County in the last six months citing high operational costs and taxation, leaving thousands unemployed.

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