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Textile manufacturers, governors oppose plans to import duty free fabric

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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.

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