President William Ruto has commissioned Nexgen Packaging Kenya EPZ Limited in Mavoko, Machakos County.
The Head of State said the government has strategic interventions in the textile and apparels sub-sector.
These, he noted have provided Kenya with a competitive advantage, attracting investors and growing the manufacturing base.
“This has not only led to increased exports, but also expanded job opportunities for factory workers and over 40,000 cotton farmers,” he said.
The President revealed that An $11 million partnership between Kenya and the United States will boost the textile and apparels sub-sector to a new level.