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Second-hand clothing hurting Kenya’s textile industry

The sale of second-hand clothing is widespread in Kenya. But while it may benefit the pocketbooks of many people, critics say it harms the country’s domestic textile industry.

Kenyan president facing tough decision on price controls

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is considering whether to sign a price control bill into law that would allow the government to set prices on basic items such as maize, wheat, cooking oil and petrol.