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EAC industries hit by high energy costs

High cost of energy and poor infrastructure have held back the growth of manufacturing sector in the East African region.

Although the East African Community is the second fastest growing bloc globally, the cost of putting up industries and making finished products is still expensive. This has curtailed systematic growth over the years.

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