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Trade Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya now says that negotiations are underway to secure a 250 million dollar financing package from India, to boost manufacturing here in the country. Flanked by India’s high Commissioner to Kenya, Namgya Khampa, Mvurya says that should the deal go through, sectors like Agriculture, Manufacturing, and SMEs are set to benefit. On its part, India has affirmed its commitment to cooperation with Kenya.
Negotiations underway over $250M support to manufacturing
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