Workers in the manufacturing sector, particularly those working in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) are staring at job losses  following the United States’ (US) imposition of a 10 per cent tariff on Kenyan products.

The latest data shows 7,369 people lost their livelihoods in 2023.

Manufacturers, through their lobby, Kenya Manufacturers Association (KAM) have implored the government to find a way to avert this impending consequence, even as they stare at losses to the tune of millions of shillings, considering their existing contracts that do not factor in the 10 per cent tariff.