Kenya faulted for relying on 'poor country' exports

Countries that specialise in sophisticated products generally experience faster economic growth. [File, Standard]

Kenya's focus on foods and beverages is partly to blame for the lack of competitiveness of the country's manufactured goods on the global market.

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) describes these exports as "poor country goods," insisting that for the sector to thrive, the country needs to produce "sophisticated" products to maximise its manufacturing potential.