Kenyan apparel exports to US down 2% in 2016: EPZA

The EPZ Authority (EPZA) also experienced market diversification for apparel exports by increasing the export volume to Europe and Canada. These alternative markets are evolving as Kenya exported apparel worth Sh 2.4 billion in 2016 to them, up from exports worth Sh 2.2 billion in 2015.

Direct employment also increased by 2.2 per cent to 42,496, said African media reports quoting EPZA.

Investments in Kenya also increased by 3.1 per cent to Sh 16.1 billion in 2016 from Sh 15.7 billion in 2015, said EPZA. (KD)

ALCHEMPro News Desk – India