Mitumba Trade: A Pathway to Industrial Growth and Inclusive Prosperity.
As Kenya advances toward its Vision 2030 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, a new narrative is emerging around the role of the Mitumba (second-hand clothing) trade in national development. Contrary to the notion that Mitumba hampers industrialisation, recent insights reveal its compatibility with domestic manufacturing and its potential to contribute meaningfully to the country’s…