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    "id": 1552090,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Allow me to read a statement for Sen. Hamida on the state of the local textile industry and the participation of the youth. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) seeking a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism regarding the state of Kenya’s local textile industry; noting that Kenya is now the largest importer of the second-hand clothes in Africa with imports valued at Kshs18 billion in 2023. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the rising dependence on mitumba clothing while offering affordability for many Kenyans raises concerns about the viability of local textile manufacturing and the country's industrial priorities and the potential loss of jobs, especially among the youth. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The measures being taken by the Government to support the growth of modernization and competitiveness of Kenya's local textile industry and apparel manufacturing sector. (2) The policies in place to regulate the importation of second-hand clothes and how they align with Kenya's industrialization agenda of Buy Kenya, Build Kenya. (3) The interventions targeting youth participation in the textile value chain, including training, innovation hubs, financing or start-up incubations in tailoring, design, production and distribution. (4) The Government strategies to revitalize local cotton farming and fabric production, including investments in value addition and collaboration with the private sector and the county governments. (5) The alignment of Kenya's textile industry with the regional trade frameworks such as the Africa continental free trade area and the country's competitiveness in regional and international textile markets. I thank you."
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