The Kenya Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI) is the government entity responsible for facilitating industrial growth, promoting foreign/domestic investment, and enhancing trade, led by Cabinet Secretary Hon. Lee Kinyanjui. It oversees manufacturing growth, Special Economic Zones, and export strategies to foster a self-sufficient economy.
The Ministry comprises key state departments designed to drive economic growth through specialized functions:
- State Department for Trade: Focuses on trade policy, export development, e-commerce, and trade negotiations (e.g., AfCFTA, WTO).
- State Department for Industry: Manages industrial policy, industrial training, local content policy, and sector development (leather, textile, agro-processing).
- State Department for Investment Promotion: Facilitates investment into Kenya by providing information, connecting investors to opportunities, and offering aftercare services.
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