Kenya, Dar tighten rules to cushion local industries

Manufacturing

Kenya and Tanzania tighten local content rules, pushing foreign firms to prioritise local businesses and workers while boosting regional industries.

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Kenya and Tanzania are reviewing their local content rules, in a fresh push to compel foreign multinationals to prioritise local individuals and businesses in employment contracts and tenders for the supply of goods and services.

The move aims to support the growth of local industries and the overall growth of regional economies.